The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is a 30,000 member all volunteer branch of the United States Coast Guard. We support the Coast Guard in all aspects of their publilc boating safety mission including:
| √ Boating Safety Classes | √ Watchstanding Stn Golden Gate |
| √ Vessel Safety Exams | √ Marine Program Visitation |
| √ Ferry Boat Inspections | √ Aids To Navigation Verification |
| √ Safety Patrols/Search & Rescue | √ Marine Environmental Protection |
| √ Land Mobile Communications | √ Finance, HR, PR, Legal |
We are looking for men and woman with energy and time who are interested in supporting our Coast Guard missions. Membership is open to all US Citizens 18 years of age or older. For more information on the benefits, follow this link to our parent district site Join Us!
Upon joining we'll assign you to a team in an area that meets your specific interests. From there you can immediatly begin to contribute and pursue education opportunities offered to our Auxiliary members. Contact John Sullivan, Flotilla Staff Officer - Human Resources (FSO-HR) to learn more Perspective members should attend a minimum of two monthly Flotilla meetings. Contact John Sullivan and he will arrange access for you to Station Golden Gate.
Upcoming Events
10th Annual Easter Seal Cruise, SAT 10 JULY, Corinthian Y.C. 0830-1330
Our main task is to ensure that skippers, crew and Easter Seal guests are wearing a PFD prior to entering the dock area; secondarily to interact with all involved in this Special Day. Approximately 30+ boats participate in conveying about 125 Easter Seal folks plus skippers and crew for a one hour roundabout of Angel Island, followed by lunch, awards, Helo display with Rae Kleinen’s facility Sunrise, Tiburon fireboat and possibly a CG 47’ static display
This is an excellent opportunity for new Auxiliarists to become involved in Community Activity. It entails about 300 total participants.
√ Point of Contact – Rick Saber (Corinthian Y.C. Safety Officer)
√ Detailed briefing to follow, lunch for all volunteers
√ Dress- ODU* with PFD, modified boating shoes vs boots if crew
√ Carpooling to parking lot adjacent to Corinthian YC recommended
√ Seven signed up, can use about ten more
Contact Rick Saber FSO-VE by email or phone (h:415-457-0345 or c:415-497-2332) for further details and to offer support.
√ Point of Contact – Rick Saber (Corinthian Y.C. Safety Officer)
√ Detailed briefing to follow, lunch for all volunteers
√ Dress- ODU* with PFD, modified boating shoes vs boots if crew
√ Carpooling to parking lot adjacent to Corinthian YC recommended
√ Seven signed up, can use about ten more
Contact Rick Saber FSO-VE by email or phone (h:415-457-0345 or c:415-497-2332) for further details and to offer support.
Past Captains Fair - Coast Guard Island - Saturday/Sunday August 21-22, 2010
PCA Fair is packed with a number of great classes including, Search Coordination and Rescue, Auxdata/Info, Engine Maintenance, First Aid, 8 Hour TCT, Flotilla Commander Training, Prevention Outreach, and more. Register for classes before August 10. See PCA Flyer. Contact Mary Kirkwood for further details and to register.
2010 Flotilla Picnic - Oct 16
Flotilla 12 is planning it's annual picnic with Station Golden Gate for Saturday Oct 16, 2010 at Station Golden Gate. All members and family of Flotilla 12 and Station Golden are invited. Check this link for further details. Contact Rae Kleinen to sign up and/or to volunteer the food/beverage you can bring.