In October, the flotilla had Megan Bugaj, Bellingham’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator talk about that program. Her talk was well received by the members present. An hour before the meeting officially started, there was a semi-annual personal protective equipment (PPE) check. This is a routine maintenance check to make sure that the issued PPE doesn’t have damage and is still fit for purpose.
Pam and Peter taught a class on personal protective equipment use to students in the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship, which is entering its fourth year.
Ethan Weller of the Washington State Emergency Management Division presented “Tsunami Hazards and Risks: Bellingham” to the flotilla.
Congratulations to members for an AuxOp certification, a NW District “Century Club” Award, a 10-year membership certificate and a challenge coin, and a Core Training Blitz was held November 8.
All bridge and 61% of PATON assignments are complete, with 17 of 44 PATONs expected to be finished by year end.
The Coast Guard awarded Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon, Wash., a contract for up to six 64-foot heavy weather boats to be homeported in the Pacific Northwest.
A guide to Coast Guard websites useful to the public, covering boating safety, navigation information, news, local units and recruiting.
A summary of retired Captain Bob Desh’s MyCG article on the World War II “Corsair Fleet,” the Coastal Picket Force of civilian boats modeled on the Auxiliary.
World War II Corsair Fleet members keep watch for U-boats in cold weather off the U.S. East Coast.