Flotilla 44 Daytona Beach, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

Back at it on Sunday with Vessel Safety Exams, a local patrol and Promoting Boating Safety Week. Joined by our friends from West Marine Daytona Beach, Will and his First Mate, Miss Ocean. On duty today is Coxswain Steve, Kelly, Bob, Kevin & Jim

05/16/2026

Today, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 44 partnered with P&S Mobile Marine Mechanic of Palatka, FL & West Marine Daytona Beach, to usher in the first day of Vessel Safety Exams in Volusia County. Over 20 vessel safety checks were conducted at the boat ramp on a very busy Saturday morning. Performing today's exams included Auxiliarists Kelly Murray, Steve Wyatt, Gary Kessler, Bob Femia and Jim Hans. Big shout out to FSO-FN Joann David for keeping our shipmates well fed and hydrated.

05/16/2026

Kicking off Boating Safety Week 2026 at Halifax Harbor Marina. Special thanks to West Marine Daytona Beach for being great shipmate’s and helping the Auxiliary promote boating safety.

Boaters, check out your local West Marine locations for all your safety and boating gear.

05/15/2026

What a way to kick off Safe Boating Week 2026 and Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. A big thanks to the crew at West Marine Daytona Beach. From L to R, Cindy, Wayne, Will, 44FC Jim Hans, and Asst. Store Manager Shree.

05/12/2026

Holly Hill Boating Safety Week 2026

05/12/2026

Holly Hill Boating Safety Week 2026

05/12/2026

Today Flotilla 44 was recognized by the City of Holly Hill, FL by proclamation for its support of Boating Safety Week 2026. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of Flotilla 44 was Flotilla Commander Jim Hans, along with Immediate Past Flotilla Commander, Dr, Gary Kessler. A special word of thanks to FSO Public Affairs, Chad Wehrman, who has been spearheading and working with municipalities throughout Volusia County. Bravo Zulu Chad for your time and hard work put into promoting Boating Safety Week 2026!

05/10/2026

At today’s May meeting, we recognize shipmates: Commodore Martin Goodwin, Bob Femia, Kelly Murray Gary Kessler (not pictured Jim Parker, Steve Wyatt, and Kaivan Rahbari) for their continued contribution and support to the mission of the USCGAUX.

A very special “Welcome Aboard” to our newest shipmate George McPherson.

05/08/2026

Steve Wyatt and Jim Parker on Watch Standing duty at Station Ponce Inlet