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

Navigation Systems

Alert 11, Spring 2025

We have received our PATON and Bridge assignments for 2025. Planning should be happening now.

Pam is presently teaching a Zoomed AV Workshop (for a couple members from other Divisions pursuing the AV qual). The annual AV Refresher was conducted April 14-16, via Zoom. The recording can be electronically accessed – contact Pam.

All boat crew should be utilizing electronic navigation systems for their charting needs. For any questions or help - contact Pam.

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

Also in this issue

  • USCG Band Performance

    The U.S. Coast Guard Band performed at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center on Feb 22 during its centennial tour, and flotilla member Ray White staffed an Auxiliary information table.

  • Annual PPE Swim

    Flotilla boat crew and coxswains tested their drysuits for leaks at the annual PPE “swim” at Bloedel Donovan swimming beach on April 26.

  • Auxiliary Chaplain Support – Navy Chaplain School
    By Lyle Schrag

    Flotilla member Dr. Lyle Schrag, a founder of the Auxiliary Chaplain Support program, joined three other ACS chaplains at the Navy Chaplain School’s Basic Leadership Course in February 2025.

  • Flotilla Meetings

    The flotilla’s February, March and April meetings included talks on invasive European green crabs and on radios, emergency devices and e-charts, plus staff reports, swearing-in and awards.

  • Member Training

    How flotilla members can complete self-administered core training, optional workshops, instructor-led refreshers and boat crew qualification materials.

  • USCG Museum

    A look at the U.S. Coast Guard Museum in New London, Conn., which is moving from the Coast Guard Academy campus to a new purpose-built facility nearby.

  • Parting Shot

    USCG Cutter Polar Star returns to Seattle after a 285-day deployment.

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