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Flotilla 33

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Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
District 11s Division 3 Flotilla 3
Flotilla Commander (FC): Tony Ashlin
Flotilla Vice-Commander (VFC): Ed Green


Montage of CGAUX activities

 

Welcome aboard! U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 (District 11s) is located in Long Beach California and conducts missions in and around the third largest port complex in the world: L.A. Harbor/Long Beach.

The purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGAUX) is to assist the Coast Guard:

  • to promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters;
  • to promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts;
  • to foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts;
  • and to facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.


Visitors are welcome!!

Our Flotilla Meetings are open to the public


We would like to extend this invitation to meet with us on the fourth Tuesday of each month between February and November at

The Long Beach Police Station in Belmont Shore
5373 E. Second Street Map
Long Beach, CA 90803

Starting time is 7:30 PM

Information about joining the Auxiliary



We are looking for a few motivated men and women to join "TEAM COAST GUARD." The Auxiliary is currently expanding its voluntary role within the "COAST GUARD FORCES" to assist the U.S. Coast Guard in many of its primary missions during this period of restricted resources due to downsizing and cutbacks. If you are at least 17 years of age, a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions, and would like to become a member of the team, we would encourage you to request an application from the link below.

Want to know more about the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary? 

Find out more about joining TEAM COAST GUARD and request a New Member Packet   by clicking here.



Safety and Boating Classes

CGAUX, through its local flotillas, provide public boating classes and basic coastal navigation classes.

Classes:
Congrats to the students who passed our About Boating Safely, Sailing Fundamentals, BCN and BSS Classes!!!


Future Classes:
About Boating Safely - 2 week course on what you need to know before going on the water

Boating skills and Seamanship begins July 10th!!!

Coastal Navigation begins August 15th!!!

Reserve your seat today!! CLICK HERE FOR CLASS INFORMATION!




Local public boating classes offered by Flotilla 33 Long Beach are listed here. 

To find a CGAUX class near you use the Public Class Information page on the national CGAUX website.  You may also want to check out America's Boating Course.

CGAUX provides courtesy marine exams. More information can be found here.

Bulletins and News

Go to News Page to read about these stories:

  • National: Top Stories News Feed
  • National: Coast Guard Auxiliary Completes 64 Years of Dedicated Service

Events

Flotilla events for the coming months can be found on the calendar page.

Other Information

Information such as an overview of the Auxiliary and the advantages of joining the Auxiliary can be found here here.

Note to Flotilla 33 Members: Instructions for applying for a new CGAUX ID card can be found on our links page.

Photographs New images added 3 April, 2006

Photos by and of Flotilla 33 members and their vessels give insight into their love of boating and their commitment to the ideals of the USCG Auxiliary.

Links of Interest

Our links page includes links of interest to not only Auxiliarists but to all boaters.

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Web Contact: Tony Ashlin FSO-CS

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