U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - North Solano County

01/27/2024

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07/04/2023

06/29/2023

CLEARWATER, FL – The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

“The Fourth of July has unfortunately become known for drinking, boating, and deadly incidents,” said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create a safe boating experience for all boaters and the lead organization of the Safe Boating Campaign. “Never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs – this is a danger to the boat operator, passengers, and others enjoying the water.”

The side effects of alcohol or drug use, such as impaired judgment, reduced balance, and poor coordination, are magnified while boating, due to environmental conditions from the sun, wind, and boat motion. Impaired boaters can easily fall overboard, swim near the propeller, lean over the side, or stand up in small boats causing the boat to capsize.

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a partner of the Safe Boating Campaign, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and law enforcement agencies nationwide, is coordinating the annual Operation Dry Water three-day weekend. This heightened BUI awareness and enforcement effort will be held from July 1 to July 3 in every U.S. state and territory.

The Safe Boating Campaign also encourages boaters this Fourth of July to check all equipment is present and working, share the details of their trip with someone trusted before leaving the dock, wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket, use an engine cut-off switch, watch the weather, and follow all navigation rules.

05/11/2023

Earn a lifetime CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD, required by law for boaters 50 years and younger. Take this certified safe boating class and pass a test to earn your card.

The class, BOAT AMERICA, will be presented on Sat, 13 May 2023, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 113-05-03, North Solano County, CA.

Location: Benicia Yacht Club, 400 E Second St., Benicia, CA 94510

Course Cost: $20 for Sea Scouts, their families, and other youth; $40 for all others.
Class size is limited. Sea Scouts and their families will have priority. We will open the class to others if space is available. Youth will get priority. We will have a working lunch: Youths may bring a sack lunch; adults are asked to purchase lunch from the yacht club. The food is excellent!

Flotilla Contacts:
Margie Balch, Coordinator: (925) 768-1608
Kit Galvin: [email protected]

Bonus: Some insurance companies offer a discount on insurance to boat owners who successfully complete this course!

01/08/2023

"At their core, the Rules are surprisingly simple. Still more surprising is how well they work." Check out these tips on understanding the Navigation Rules from BoatUS: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2015/december/marine-navigation-rules?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebook&fbclid=IwAR25QWfBdvgX3lVjT9nxESB_EJJYUKZs8IxaRgOL1BxMc0B-pzoivxbaUxk

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from the United States Coast Guard!

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01/01/2023

2022 Retrospective of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11N

https://youtu.be/iuTJrCLJl9I

00:00 COMO McFarren, DCO
00:07 Flotilla 113-05-03 Change of Watch, April 21
00:13 Matuk, Environmental Boating Program Manager, April 30
00:15 AUX Verveniotis, Coxswain, AUX Vessel Search Engine, May 4
00:19 CAPT Baldueza, Deputy Sector Commander
00:30 AUX Stanton, DCAPT, May 6
00:50 Billy Bones 5K Run, Treasure Island, May 6
01:00 AUX Seibert, Pilot-In-Command with AUX Chang, May 7
01:04 AUX Gorenberg, Air Observer, May 7
01:18 AUX Lam, DCDR with AUX Brown and others, July 2
01:23 District 11 Air Squadron Dinner, Dublin, July 6
01:36 AUX Vessel Kokua II, Safe Harbor, Emeryville, October 6
02:21 USCGC Hawksbill, DIV COM A, SF Fleet Week, October 6
02:33 United Airlines 777, SF Fleet Week, October 7
03:03 ADM Lagan, COMDT, Base Alameda, July 7
03:30 Division 5 Change of Watch, TRACEN Petaluma, December 3
03:50 Sector San Francisco All Hands, November 9

2022 Retrospective of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11 North00:00 COMO Dean O. McFarren, DCO00:07 Flotilla 113-05-03 Change of Watch, April 2100:13 Viv...

12/17/2022

File a float plan with someone you trust that includes details about the trip, boat, passengers, towing or trailer vehicle, communication equipment and emergency contacts.

12/16/2022

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/33dae69

UPDATE: Unified Command established to respond to fishing vessel aground on Santa Cruz Island U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 12/15/2022 07:39 PM EST [email protected] Update: Unified Command established to respond to fishing vessel aground on Santa Cruz Island SAN PEDRO, Calif. – The Coast ...