Benefits - Why join?
Knowing that you are helping to save lives -- Either
directly through Search and Rescue Operations or indirectly, through the
Auxiliary's Public Education and Vessel Safety Check Programs.
Special training:
the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide training on all aspects of
boating
Fellowship: the auxiliary provides opportunities to meet
and have fun with fellow boaters.
If you enjoy boating
-- boat with the best.
Eligibility - Who can join?
Membership is open to all citizens of the United States
and its territories who are at least 17 years old.
Facility ownership (radio station, aircraft or boat ) is desirable, but
not mandatory. Individuals with special skills or interests that may be
useful to the Auxiliary (teaching, public affairs, administration and many
others) are also welcome.
New members will need to complete the Auxiliary's Boating Safety and
Seamanship Course, Sailing and Seamanship Course, or an equivalent test,
in order to participate in some programs. Fellow Auxiliarists will help
new members as mentors to help understand information about the Coast
Guard and the Auxiliary, from chain of command, to special training, to
proper uniforms.
If you'd like to know more about the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, contact your local Auxiliary Representative by e-mail.
Just click on the Find
your local Flotilla and enter your zip code.
For membership questions in the Grants Pass Oregon
area, contact Jim Milne at
manofthesea@charter.net.
For problems or questions regarding this website contact
the Flotilla
Communications
Specialist.
Last updated:
April 27, 2007.
