US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Boothbay Harbor

05/28/2026

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey! 🙋‍♂️

The National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) is a nationwide survey sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard to understand how many people go boating, what types of boats they use, and how often they are on the water. As part of the survey, we are asking for volunteers to complete a brief sign-up page asking about their boating habits and share their contact information with the Coast Guard so a wide range of boaters can be invited to participate in the larger NRBSS survey later in the year.

To volunteer, please go to: https://norcfed.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ezfBlrTYxLdG4e

05/25/2026

Today, the United States Coast Guard joins the entire Nation in honoring the brave men and women across all branches of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Whether on land, at sea, in the air, or in space, those who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms share a unified legacy of courage, service, and devotion. On this Memorial Day, we remember our fallen heroes in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

We stand with their families, loved ones, and communities today and always. The weight of their sacrifice spans across every branch, and their memories will never be forgotten.

Semper Paratus.

U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army United States Air Force U.S. Navy

05/22/2026

Nobody plans to capsize. Prepare for the unexpected.

Have you gone through your checklist of safety equipment on your boat yet? Make sure everything is on board, working, and you know how to use it before your season on the water gets underway.

If there's one thing that never goes to plan, it's Maine's weather. Check it often, and postpone your trip if you're not sure. Remember, our waters are still cold in spring.

05/21/2026

📯Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 📯

ICYMI: Earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills proclaimed May 16-22 as National Safe Boating Week officially in the State of Maine. In her proclamation she reminds all Mainers to wear their life jacket out boating. Remember nearly %85 of drowning deaths have occurred while an individual was not wearing a life jacket!

📸: Office of Governor Janet T. Mills

05/18/2026

🎉 That’s right everyone, it’s our favorite time of year again. National Safe Boating Week! 🥳

Stay tuned for our posts all week. 🔔

It's National Safe Boating Week! Day 1 - Tip 1: Always wear a life jacket! For life jacket fit facts visit: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets/

🧡 Like and share our posts each day, or schedule alongside us using our toolkit: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/resources/national-safe-boating-week-toolkit/

National Safe Boating Council |

04/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped safely dispose of their expired marine flares with us. Expired flares can be dangerous to handle and harmful to the environment, and they can’t be thrown away with regular household trash.

Because of your efforts, over 4,400 flares were safely collected in 2026 alone, bringing the total to nearly 14,000 since 2023. That’s a significant amount of hazardous material kept out of landfills and our waterways.

We’re proud to partner with organizations who make this program possible, and even more proud of the boating community that continues to show up and do the right thing. If you still have expired flares on board, keep an eye out for future collection opportunities.
Maine State Fire Marshal
Friends of Casco Bay
USCG Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla 2-1

04/07/2026

What are you doing this weekend? Not sure yet? How about some spring cleaning? 🧹🪣

Check out the flare disposal event being hosted by our friends at USCG Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla 2-1 partnering with Hamilton Marine, Friends of Casco Bay, Maine State Fire Marshal!

03/27/2026

Are you ready for summer? 🏖️

To operate a motorboat over 25 HP in the State of Maine, all boater's born on or after January 1, 1999 must now complete an accredited safety course before getting on the water. Luckily for you, if you missed us at the Maine Maritime Museum you can still attend of our two other Boat America courses in order to fulfill this requirement. Even if you don't need a safety course, this course is still a great opportunity for you get first hand knowledge regarding safety fixtures located right here in Boothbay Harbor!

03/12/2026

Bravo Zulu to our active duty counterparts, U.S. Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, on an excellent, safe, efficient, and professional save! Through their efforts, three souls were saved on Wednesday.

Moments like these are not only harrowing accounts of courage and bravery, but reminders that it is necessary to take safety precautions when out boating. To quote the U.S. Coast Guard's official press release, "The mariners did not have a life raft or personal flotation device." The outcome of this situation could have easily been far worse.

01/22/2026

🥳 New Year, same... us? 👨‍🎓📚

That's right. Although the new year is here, our mission to educate the boating public through our public education courses doesn't change with the calendar... even if the dates do. 😅 Our first boating course provided this year is Navigating Mid-Coast Maine, where you'll learn some of the foundations of basic marine navigation all while utilizing local maps and learning about the are first hand from our experienced local Auxiliary educators. If that sounds interesting to you then reach out to the contacts below for the course that best fits your schedule.



📸: Auxiliarist Jarod Jeglum