U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11 - Bellingham, WA

Navigation Systems

Alert 11, November 2023

We have completed 23 of our 38 PATONs and all five Bridges. Flotilla Aid Verifiers (AVs) should plan for when they will be conducting the remaining assignments (or let Pam know otherwise).

Pam taught an electronic navigation tools session at September’s DTRAIN to coxswains and other interested members (about 25). She is scheduled to conduct this twice more, once in November, and again in February at the Seattle Boat Show

Again, thanks to all the AVs who are continuing to participate in this direct support mission! It has a direct impact on navigational safety.

Alert: If you are a boater, be aware that NOAA is ‘retiring’ its paper (Raster) Charts. In fact, the San Juan Island charts are already retired. Be sure to become knowledgeable about using your electronic navigation products and keep them up to date.

Also in this issue

  • Awards

    Fall 2023 awards to Flotilla 11 members, including a Sustained Superior Performance award for Lyle Schrag, membership awards, and a Northwest District Century Award for Peter Border.

  • Operations

    Three Flotilla 11 members completed their check ride with USCG Station Bellingham.

  • Coast Guard Picnic

    Several Flotilla 11 members joined local Coast Guard units at their picnic at Larrabee State Park on August 16, 2023.

  • Drayton Harbor

    Gary Farrow staffed a boating safety information booth at the Drayton Harbor Days event in Blaine on August 5, 2023.

  • Bellingham SeaFeast

    Three Auxiliary members attended Bellingham SeaFeast, a maritime celebration at Squalicum Harbor.

  • Flotilla Meeting Speaker

    LTJG Katya Armbrecht, commanding officer of CGC Terrapin, spoke at the October 2023 Flotilla meeting.

  • Division 1 Election Results

    Kevin Coulombe was elected 2024 Division 1 Commander and Rich Martinson Vice Commander.

  • Parting Shot

    Coast Guard Station Bellingham hosts a water safety event for children.

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