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

Ski to Sea Race

Alert 11, Summer 2024

Bellingham, Wash – Auxiliary facility performing a Sea to Ski safety patrol. US Coast Guard photos.
Bellingham, Wash – Auxiliary facility performing a Sea to Ski safety patrol. US Coast Guard photos.

The Ski to Sea race was held in Whatcom County on May 26. The Flotilla provided a safety patrol for the kayak leg of the event.

Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol
Ski to Sea safety patrol

Also in this issue

  • USCG SLEP Program

    Flotilla members toured the Birdon facility in Bellingham where the Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Life Boats undergo the Service Life Extension Program overhaul.

  • Squalicum Harbor Opening Day

    Flotilla members hosted a table and displayed a flotilla facility at Squalicum Harbor's opening day.

  • Awards

    Flotilla Commander Pam Chelgren-Koterba presented awards to several members at recent flotilla meetings.

  • Member Training

    A list of the workshops and core training courses completed by flotilla members during the first half of 2024.

  • Navigation Systems

    Flotilla aid verifiers have begun 2024 PATON verifications, and the last local NOAA raster charts are being retired in July.

  • Operations

    The flotilla continues to run patrols and train new crew and coxswains, with several patrols planned in the coming weeks.

  • 85th Anniversary of the Coast Guard Auxiliary

    The Coast Guard Auxiliary marked its 85th anniversary with a June 20 ceremony at USCG Headquarters, where it received a Coast Guard Unit Commendation.

  • Parting Shot

    Coast Guard Station Bellingham and Air Station Port Angeles rescued four adults, a child and a dog near Lummi Island on June 9.

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