U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, GA

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lake Lanier, GA

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Auxiliary, Flotilla 29
Lake Lanier, GA Flotilla 29 has been operational since the early 1960s.

We are a part of the Southeast District, made up of seven flotillas throughout middle and north Georgia. We work in the local area to improve boating safety and we also serve with active duty Coast Guard units in Georgia and throughout the U.S. Members make their contributions to the success of the flotilla by becoming qualified in one or more areas in which they best fit, according to their own p

references and skills. Members put in varying numbers of hours based on their own schedule and interest areas. Many hours are spent in Coast Guard training. In addition, civilian skills are utilized in many areas to accomplish our missions. Auxiliary members proudly wear the uniform of the United States Coast Guard and comprise the largest uniformed volunteer organization in the world.

03/12/2026

🛟Upcoming Boating Safety Courses🛟

DATES:
Saturday, 03/14/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 04/11/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 05/16/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 06/20/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 07/18/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 08/15/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 09/19/2026 09:00am-05:00pm
Saturday, 10/17/2026 09:00am-05:00pm

LOCATION:
Flotilla 29 Operations Center
6595 Lights Ferry Rd
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

COURSE / COST:
$35 (per participant)

CONTACTS / INSTRUCTORS:
Michael Goetschl
[email protected]
(470) 310-0058

NOTES:
Bring lunch/snacks and your PFD for fitting.

COURSE OVERVIEW / DETAILS:
Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.
Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.
Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.
Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.
Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.
Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.
Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.

02/09/2026

Super Bowl? Nah, cold weather patrol!

Our boat crew hit the water this morning ahead of the big game, to get some search and rescue training time in case the other team goes underwater… we’re “always ready” to come in tow.

You could say we’re hullariously punny 😉 🌊 ⚓️

02/05/2026

01/15/2026

Today at 11:00 AM ET, Admiral Kevin Lunday assumed command as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

We invite you to watch the Assumption of Command ceremony via livestream:
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/37352

12/29/2025

Flotilla 29, Change Of Watch - 2025

12/13/2025

🎄 2025 Holiday Boat Light Parade 🎄

10/17/2025

⚠️ ATTENTION ⚠️

Tomorrow’s Boating Safety Class has been canceled. Please monitor social media for rescheduled and upcoming courses, to be announced.

09/11/2025

09.11.2001 ~ Never Forget ~ 🇺🇸

Today, we remember the 2,977 lives lost and the hundreds more who have since lost their lives as a result of injury's and illnesses associated with the attacks. The deepest amount of gratitude goes out to all who answered the call to serve that day and all who have answered the call to service to our nation in the 24 years since.

May we never cease to remember the sacrifices endured and given by those that day, and the way that Americans unified as one in the midst of loss, and horror, as attack fell upon them.

President George W. Bush, stated in the harrowing moments following the collapse of the North and South towers of the WTC, 09.11.2001:

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”

📸 Photo credit: U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Center.

Proud Traditions. Worthy Missions.
- Owen Tozier, SO-CS

09/10/2025

🛟Upcoming Boating Safety Course🛟

DATE:
Saturday, 09/20/2025 09:00am-05:00pm

LOCATION:
Flotilla 29 Operations Center
6595 Lights Ferry Rd
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

COURSE / COST:
Boat America - $35

CONTACTS / INSTRUCTORS:
Joseph Edwards
[email protected]
(404) 775-2608

Chuck Keleman
(770) 714-0888

NOTES:
Bring lunch/snacks and your PFD for fitting.

COURSE OVERVIEW / DETAILS:

Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, paddle boats, powering boats, and engine types.

Boating Law – Boat registration, regulations, hull identification numbers, required safety equipment, Federal boating law, state boating law, and reporting accidents.

Safety Equipment – Life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, visual distress signals, anchors, and other safety equipment.

Safe Operation and Navigation – Buoys and beacons, aids to navigation, navigation rules, docking, and the dangers of alcohol on the water.

Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather.

Trailering – Types of trailers, lights, hitches, towing a trailer.

Sports and Boating – Water-skiing, hunting and hunting gear, PWC operation, and other boating tips.

08/29/2025

As you head out on the water this Labor Day weekend, keep these top safety tips in mind to keep you and your loved ones safe. 🛟

Wear your lifejacket: When you are out on the water, a lifejacket is not just a safety precaution, it’s a lifesaver. The best lifejacket is the one you wear – they come in many different types, styles, and sizes! 🦺

Boat responsibly: Boating under the influence is the single greatest contributing factor of recreational boating fatalities – think before you drink. 👎

Know where you’re going and travel at safe speeds: Be familiar with the area, local boating speed zones, and always travel at a safe speed, especially at night or in reduced visibility. 🐌

File a float plan: Always let someone on shore know the trip itinerary, including operator and passenger information, boat type and registration, and communication equipment on board. Send them a picture of the boat, too. 📸

Watch the weather: Always check the forecast before departing on the water and frequently while underway. Follow local weather advisories from US National Weather Service New York NY and other sources. 🌩️

Keep in touch: Have more than one communication device that works when wet. VHF radios, emergency locator beacons, satellite phones, and cell phones with GPS technology can all be important devices in an emergency. 🎙️

Visit Safe Boating Campaign for additional safety tips and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to find a boating safety class near you! 👍

08/20/2025

Thankful for our continued partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Sidney Lanier to keep Lake Lanier safe and enjoyable for the boating public, spanning over 600 miles of shoreline and 59 square miles of water.

Together, we remain Semper Paratus. ⚓️

Address

6595 Lights Ferry Road
Flowery Branch, GA
30542

Website

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-02-09

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