Public Education
Boating safety classes taught to the public.
- Recreational Boating Safety: 2024 in Review
The Coast Guard's 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report recorded the fewest boating deaths on record, but paddle craft made up 26% of fatalities.
Northwest Maritime ApprenticeshipPam and Peter taught a class on personal protective equipment use to students in the Northwest Maritime Apprenticeship, which is entering its fourth year.
Bellingham Yacht Club ClassPam, Peter and Leslie taught boating safety topics to the Bellingham Yacht Club’s youth program at the club’s request.
Division 2 Public Ed ClassPam helped instruct an eleven-student Boat America boating safety class in Anacortes for Division 2.
USCG Band PerformanceThe 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.
Squalicum Harbor Opening DayFlotilla members hosted a table and displayed a flotilla facility at Squalicum Harbor's opening day.
- Spring 2024
Flotilla 11 offers Boat America classes, which qualify boaters for the Washington safe boater education card.
Drayton HarborGary Farrow staffed a boating safety information booth at the Drayton Harbor Days event in Blaine on August 5, 2023.
Bellingham SeaFeastThree Auxiliary members attended Bellingham SeaFeast, a maritime celebration at Squalicum Harbor.
Flotilla AccomplishmentsFlotilla 11's 2023 year-to-date results in public education, vessel safety checks, patrols (including a hypothermic kayaker rescue), and other member and unit activities.