Flotilla Wiggins Pass. Welcome to the Flotilla , District 7 Web Site. We are Semper Paratus, Always Ready! Bonita Bay Marina Thursday 20th Jan. Bonita Bay Marina Friday 21st Jan.
Fridays at the Flotilla. Boat America. Denise Hosler, a biologist with the Bureau of Reclamation who has been fighting the mussels since , said boat inspections have had some success stemming the spread, even though it may only be temporary. The festivities will take place at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, which is close to many of San Diego's well-known attractions.
To register, just click below to bring up the registration pages and check out through PayPal or credit card. This "all in one" registration is quite different from what you have seen in prior years.
If you prefer to pay by check, just click the print button for a summary and mail it together with your check to the address identified on the summary. Come help make this year's D-Train the best ever! Alexander Hamilton boasts many claims to fame: He was Secretary of the Treasury and the brains behind a national bank, founder of The New York Post, co-author of the Federalist Papers and the inspiration for a Tony Award-winning musical.
But this week, the U. Coast Guard community celebrates his role as the "father of the U. Coast Guard," the oldest continuous seagoing service. Friday marks the anniversary of the date in when Congress approved his plan for a small fleet to ensure the safe conduct of trade. About a year into Hamilton's tenure as the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury, the U. The American Revolution had created millions in debt, especially to France. There was no income tax to raise money, so the nation had to rely on tariffs on luxuries brought into the country.
However, in the lead-up to independence, the colonists had gotten pretty good at avoiding paying those fees. The high seas were the first highways, and a boat with a cargo of rum could be cruising up to Boston, when, to avoid paying a duty on the liquor, its crew might hand off the good to a small boat that paddled out to meet it. Gaudio, curator at the U. Coast Guard Museum a t the U. As part of his plan to reduce the nation's debt, Hamilton federalized the nation's lighthouses and called for ten ships known as "revenue cutters" to check out the cargo on ships heading to U.
The government hired ex-smugglers, who could spot the small boats used for the practice, and established a military-inspired system of ranks. Customs agents at the ports would report to the federal government how much money they collected periodically though they could be bribed easily. The boats' first major test came during the so-called "quasi-war" with France at the very end of the 18th century. The only agency around to fight them was the revenue cutters service.
Nowadays, the U. Customs and Border Protection handles taxes and duties, but the requirements for the job that Hamilton spelled out in a letter for the service's first officers — to be "prudent, moderate and good tempered" — have become a timeless mantra of sorts for current service members.
They will strive to overcome difficulties by a cool and even-tempered perseverance in their duty. Boaters should not take safety for granted. We suggest ways boaters may reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water. People being towed by a boat on skis, a tube, or other similar device also must wear a life jacket. Boating Under the Influence is a criminal violation and is enforced actively in Nevada.
Life jackets, throw cushions, fire extinguishers and bailing devices are required on most boats. Speeds in excess of 5 mph are prohibited if within 30 yards of any other vessel, swimming area or dock. Keep an eye on the weather forecast. We must all be vigilant, even in the Desert! Because the job we do is often sensitive and could involve national security issues, Coast Guard Auxiliary applicants receive security and background checks as a routine part of the membership process.
To receive more information from a flotilla near you, please complete the form on the link below, or visit the flotilla during their monthly meeting. Monday, October 25, Flotilla Central Las Vegas. To join the video and screen sharing session, click the online meeting link. Happy June Its been a busy year so far all around. We look forward to seeing you at our meeting on June 26th. We will guide you through the necessary mandatory courses required of you. I understand that everyone is busy, and I appreciate everyone coming to our flotilla meetings.
That means 11 members must attend in person or via phone. Our June meeting, we will offer a teleconference option. Personal attendance is preferred; however, under extenuating circumstances, you can join via webinar. As members of the Department of Homeland Security, we have been asked that we are reachable in light of disasters. In the past we have had phone trees. We also have used an app called Telegram.
I have found a new secure app which also includes event and calendar notifications. This free app is called GroupMe, and will replace Telegram. This is the quickest way to reach all Flotilla members when and if necessary. It may also serve as a localize message board for events. You may have received a request to join already. Im looking forward to seeing all of you at our June meeting. Today, the 33, volunteer men and women of the U.
Coast Guard Auxiliary are active on the waterways and classrooms in over 2, cities and towns across the nation. Each year, Auxiliarist folks just like you save almost lives, assist some 15, boaters in distress, conduct more than , courtesy safety examinations of recreational vessels, and teach over , students in boating and water safety courses.
The results of these efforts save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Division 9, U. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11 Southern Region website only collects the number of "hits" on its page counter. It does not collect information from or about users of its website through the use of cookies, etc. E-mail links are provided as a means to contact U.
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