In May and June of 2024, Lyle Schrag served as the Auxiliary Chaplain aboard the USCG Cutter Eagle during the first phase of the Cadet Training cruise into the Caribbean. Built in Germany in 1936, the Eagle was taken as a prize following World War II to become the training vessel for the US Coast Guard Academy. Each summer, up to 150 cadets and officer candidates at a time join the 6 officers and 55 enlisted personnel to learn basic seamanship on “America’s Tall Ship.”
The flotilla's September meeting was well attended, and awards were presented to several members.
Flotilla boat crews trained with Skagit County agencies on July 27, and three members completed boat crew qualification check rides with Station Bellingham.
The flotilla's mid-year training summary, including boat crew qualification exams and new Suicide Prevention core training completions.
Aid verifiers completed more PATON and bridge verifications, and boaters are advised of Swinomish Channel shoaling, retired NOAA raster charts, and a new way to access Local Notice to Mariners.
A list of recent ALAUX announcements from the Coast Guard applicable to Auxiliary members, issued August and September 2024.
At the Northwest District conference in Clackamas, Oregon, Peter Border received the Century Club Award for 2023 and Pam Chelgren-Koterba was recognized for a second Meritorious Team Award.
Flotilla boat crew members return to port after a successful patrol.