Navigation Systems
All of our bridges and most (61%) of our PATON assignments have been completed; with one additional PATON discrepancy and 2 bridge discrepancies reported. 17 (of 44) PATONs remain and are expected to be complete by end of year.
Also in this issue
- Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship
Pam and Peter taught a class on personal protective equipment use to students in the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship, which is entering its fourth year.
- September Flotilla Meeting
Ethan Weller of the Washington State Emergency Management Division presented “Tsunami Hazards and Risks: Bellingham” to the flotilla.
- October Flotilla Meeting
Megan Bugaj, Bellingham’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator, spoke at the October meeting, which was preceded by a semi-annual PPE check and included member awards.
- Member Training
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.
- Mount Vernon Heavy Weather Surf Boats
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.
- US Coast Guard Websites
A guide to Coast Guard websites useful to the public, covering boating safety, navigation information, news, local units and recruiting.
- Auxiliary in WW2
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.
- Parting Shot
World War II Corsair Fleet members keep watch for U-boats in cold weather off the U.S. East Coast.