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.
Flotilla 12 Activities
Crew Trainee Linda Pfeifer Training Helo Ops Onboard Sunrise, January 20, 2012
On a cold rainy day, Crew trainee Linda Pfeifer was aboard Sunrise for Helo Ops training with Air Station San Francisco. Other Sunrise crew were Dave Talton Fl 17, Steven Bustin Fl 14, Bob Golden Fl 12 and Rae Kleinen Coxswain 12. Sunrise was asked by Lt. Peterson, the Dolphin pilot, to pick up two swimmers at YBI for on the water training and take them out to Anchorage 9 for basket lifts and swimmer pick ups. Bob Golden FSO MT 12 and Linda’s Mentor, spent time working with Linda and conduct some of her Crew signoffs. It was a busy but very enjoyable day for the Auxiliary.
Photos by Dave Talton.
Submitted by Rae Kleinen.
Bob Golden's Facility Ranger Conducts Member Training- Jan 14, 2012
Coxswain Bob Golden conducted member training aboard Ranger. Two Boat Crew Member Dyane Mohr FL14 and Steven Bustin are finalizing their training for Coxswain qualification. They were assisted in stern tow and side tow exercises during the day by Outrage which was out for a family outing. The crew got plenty of pointers from the five family members aboard Outrage..
NOAA California Regional Navigation Manager Gerald Wheaton- Jan 4, 2012
NOAA’s navigation managers, stationed strategically in port areas along U.S. coasts and Great Lakes, work directly with pilots, mariners, port authorities, and recreational boaters. They help identify navigational challenges facing the marine transportation system, and provide the resources and services that promote safe and efficient navigation.
Gearld Wheaton, Regional Navigation Manager for CA presented an overview of the NOAA Charting and Geodesy website www.noaa.gov/charts.html. Key resources hightlighted for Boating Safety use were PORTS Systems or obtaining wave and water height information; Nautical Charts that can be downloaded for viewing on a web browser; booklet charts which can be printed on 8 1/2 x 11 paper; Coast Pilot information; and Tides and Currents. The overview was well received and members agreed it was a great resource which should be encorporated into the Boating Safety Courses offered by the Flotilla. Members wishing to provide any recommendations for improvements to NOAA products, please contact Gerald Wheaton at gerry.wheaton@noaa.gov.
Fifth Annual VA Hospital Holiday Season Party- Dec 16, 2011
Of nineteen signups, fifteen District members participated in the 4th Annual VA Christmas Party. An additional fifteen USCG from Sector joined us, making a total of thirty serving these shut-in Veterans from WWll, Korea and Viet Nam. A good guess is that we served approximately 130 Vets, including a number of family members who also came to honor them. It now appears this has become an annual affair as the Vets look forward to our visit for months. Their Director, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland and her staff, thanked us before the assembled group, then we served a first class lunch (provided by numerous top notch restaurants in San Francisco) and listened to astounding stories of bravery in the battlefield too numerous to share in an email. Much photographic documentation was collected digitally from Gail Giacomini and Rick Pisio, both recognized PA specialists. This final list, sent primarily to Robert Aston (SO-IS for Division), for 7030 purposes, shows most regular participants for the past four years. Special Kudos to Flotilla 14 for furnishing nearly 40% of the volunteers. In all aspects, the mission accomplished is an outreach program which hopefully will ignite other Divisions interest through National recognition and promotion. .
By Rick Saber FSO-VE.
WWII Tug "TIGER" Sinks -Flotilla 12 Supports Recovery , Dec 11, 2011
Rick Saber FSO-VE responded to a request from DSO-MS Sue Fry for Auxiliary help as watchstanders at Richmond ICP(incident command post). Two daily 6 hr watches were established near the sunken WWll Navy tug "Tiger", which went down at graving dock at Potrero Point on 11 December, 2011. Sector, Salvage, Divers and Contractors are in process of defueling, sealing and stabilizing the wreck which is estimated to take over two months.
Flotilla 12 Change Of Watch For New 2012 Leadership Team, Dec 3, 2011
Flotilla 12 held it's annual Change Of Watch ceremony at Saylor's Restaurant in Sausalito. The event included respresentatives from the United States Coast Guard leadership team from Station Golden Gate, BMC George W Vasseur, BM1 John Matuska, Richard Celia VDC, and Carol Paz FC-14. Outgoing Flotilla Commander Ray Dunaway presided over the proceedings. Richard Celia administered the oath of office to the newly elected leaders, Doug Scruton Flotilla Commander, and Peter Thorner Vice Flotilla Commander, as well as the appointed Flotilla Staff Officers. Standing from left to right, BMC George W Vasseur XPO Station Golden Gate, Ray Dunaway IPFC, Doug Scruton FC, Peter Thorner VFC.
Flotilla 12 and Flotilla 14 Support USCG High Value Training, Oct 2011
Air Station San Francisco asked Auxiliary Vessel Sunrise to participate in a drill that would protect a High Valued Asset or HVA, such as a tanker or container ship in San Pablo Bay, with a helicopter Sunrise was to maintain course and speed while a fast approaching orange boat came on scene in a threatening manner. Dolphin Helo 6555 took action to warn off the aggressive intruder. When this tactic did not completely discourage the aggressive vessel, automatic machine gun fire (blanks) were used to thwart the attackers approach. This was repeated several times with different pilots during the morning and afternoon. These pictures were taken while the offending vessel was circling Sunrise at high speed and close range. The USCG helo was in an offensive posture using it's convincing fire power. On board Sunrise as crew were Dyane Mohr, Jerel Berkov, Bob Golden and Steven Bustin with Rae Kleinen as Coxswain.
Photos by Steven Bustin.
Submitted by Rae Kleinen.
Fleet Week 2010 - View From Deck of Sunrise
Fleet Week 2011 was filled with aerial acrobatics. Sunrise with Coxswain Rae Kleinen at the helm, had a front row seat each day as a tarp boat. The Blue Angels were roared through the blue sky with both grace and precision. The arrival of USS Carl Vinson through the solid fog bank was an impressive sight to see. The Navy ships that came in at the same time, with their crew at Parade Rest on deck, suddenly appeared under the Golden Gate Bridge. The pride of the United States Coast Guard Fleet, USCGC Bertholf, was on display for all to see in her white splendor. The Blue Angels and the Canadian Snow Birds were in the sky with a display of skill and daring that made the four day, an event to remember.
Submitted by Rae Kleinen.
