U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 091-18-10 Trenton

04/13/2026

Send a picture of you wearing your life jacket to work and win a mug!
*while supplies last.

Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council, this annual event is a fun way to heighten life jacket awareness and highlight the various styles of life jackets just prior to the official launch of the busy boating season! ☀️

Anyone can join the fun! Wear your life jacket at work – from home, the office, in a suit, or on the water – and share a picture with us!

Be sure to tag on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok using hashtags and

Each year, we're amazed by your creativity. We're excited to see where we find you in your life jacket this year!

04/13/2026

The second part of this answer is: Call a towing professional.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Sea Scouts will be helping the Coast Guard this year. In addition to fitting and distributing hundreds of life vests, they will offer instruction on safe practices while canoeing.

04/06/2026

⚓ KNOW YOUR NAVIGATION MARKS

Out at sea… there are no roads.
No lanes. No traffic lights.

Yet ships move safely every single day.

How?

👉 They follow marks — not maps.

🧭 CARDINAL MARKS
These don’t tell you where to go…

They tell you where it’s safe to go.

Each mark indicates:
👉 Safe water lies to the north, south, east, or west

🚦 LATERAL MARKS
These define the “road” at sea.

Red & Green buoys show:
• Entry & exit channels
• Safe sides to pass

👉 Follow them like lanes.

🌊 SAFE WATER MARKS
These signal:
👉 Deep, open water all around

No hazards. No restrictions.

⚠️ Here’s the reality:

At sea, you don’t rely on instinct.

You rely on:
✔ Marks
✔ Systems
✔ Rules

👉 Enter deeper water safely.

⚓ Follow Marine Tales for real maritime knowledge most people never see.

03/22/2026

It’s starting to get warm out there, y’all. Stay hydrated while you’re out on the boat.

03/09/2026

How many have you completed?

As you head out this weekend, remember the Boating Safety Seven. 💪

03/09/2026

We can help you! Reach out today.

Now is the time! Receiving a FREE Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a great way to learn more about the requirements for recreational boating, safety tips, and other important information.

Certified vessel examiners look at emergency items, safety equipment, and more.

To request a courtesy Vessel Safety Check, visit https://wow.uscgaux.info/i_want_a_vsc/index.php

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary photo by Ben Feril

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

Welcome to a new month! Proud to serve our community! Semper Paratus!