Welcome
Welcome to the Online Port of Flotilla 87, your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla at Lake Anna VA. We appreciate you visiting our Web site!
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a volunteer, civilian, non-military arm of the U.S. Coast Guard. It serves the general public through boating-safety classes, vessel safety checks, and safety patrols on the water and in the air. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, it was re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. Today, the 38,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of Coast Guard missions, such as Search & Rescue, Safety Patrols, Public Education, Vessel Safety Checks, Marine Environmental Protection and Maritime Domain Awareness.
Flotilla 87, the local Coast Guard Auxiliary unit on Lake Anna, has about 25 active members who share a love of living at Lake Anna and a passion for keeping everyone safe while enjoying water activities on the Lake.
We are an eclectic group of men and women of all ages who bring our diverse talents and life skills to the Auxiliary. Our primary mission is to promote boating safety. We do this by teaching classes; providing complimentary boat inspections to insure boaters have required safety items on board and distributing safety related brochures and materials to businesses that deal with the boating public. During the summer months, we routinely patrol the waters of Lake Anna reminding boaters about safe practices and assisting those in need of help. Classes and training are provided.
If you share any of these interests, visit here for additional and/or contact information. Consider becoming a part of TEAM Coast Guard. Helping others through the Coast Guard Auxiliary is very rewarding. We are America's Volunteer Lifesavers! We need your help!
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The Commander's Corner
We are the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 87- Lake Anna. The Flotilla was founded in 1993 to provide assistance to the increasing numbers of boaters on Lake Anna. The Auxiliary is composed of dedicated volunteers who support the U.S. Coast Guard's mission to promote boating safety on America's waterways. We are trained to Coast Guard standards in order to perform certain skills. Our theme is Be smart. Boat safely. Save lives.
Some Auxiliary members teach safe boating practices through the classes we offer. Some perform complimentary boat inspections (VSCs--Vessel Safety Checks) to insure required equipment is on board and functioning. Other members maintain displays of safety related brochures and materials for businesses that serve the boating public. Still others routinely patrol the lake during the summer months to help everyone enjoy a safe, fun day on the water. There is a variety of responsibilities requiring a diverse set of skills and talents. Whether you are proficient at computers or cooking, there is an opportunity for you to share what you know and what you do in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
There is much work to be done in order to support Coast Guard missions and serve the Lake Anna community. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding experience, we are interested in you. We always need new members in our Coast Guard Auxiliary family.
Call me at (804) 752-6656 - or email me at fc@a0540807.uscgaux.info. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Jane Haley, Commander, Flotilla 87 - Lake Anna
A new Virginia Boating Safety Compliance requirement goes into effect this summer. All PWC operators 20 years of age and under will have to meet this requirement by July 1, 2009. Flotilla 87 Lake Anna offers the About Boating Safely classes each month March - November.
This 8 hour course is approved by NASBLA, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. The class satisfies the 2007 Virginia General Assembly law establishing a boating safety education requirement, which is being phased in over the next several years. See Lake Anna Boating Classes.
For more information on the new rules, review the Virginia Boating Safety Education Requirement available on the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries web site.
Reservations are now being accepted for the Sat, July 25 About Boating Safely (ABS) Class. Visit here for more details. Call Jean at (571) 236-5247 or email her at fsope@a0540807.uscgaux.info to reserve a seat.
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Courtesy of "The Central Virginian", please enjoy the following reprints on Flotilla activity:
- 22 Jan 2009 Duo shares Auxiliarist of Year honors
- 08 Jan 2009 New year brings in new Commander
- 16 Oct 2008 Dominion supports local organization with donation
- 09 Oct 2008 Local honored for Flotilla Web site
- 13 Mar 2008 Auxiliary crew thankful for new culinary program
Lake Anna Search & Rescue Detachment (AUXSARDET) The AUXSARDET’s primary function is to provide assistance to boats in distress on Lake Anna. It is located adjacent to the dam at the southern end of the lake. During the summer boating months, the AUXSARDET supports water safety patrols conducted by members of Flotilla 87 and other flotillas in the area on weekends and holidays, typically between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The AUXSARDET maintains a radio watch during these times, monitoring VHF-FM Marine Band Channels 9, 16, and 22. Boaters requiring assistance can also contact the AUXSARDET at 540-872-3741 or for routine matters via email at cgauxlakeanna@msn.com.
Boat with confidence knowing that your boat and its equipment meet state and federal safety requirements. Get a FREE Vessel Safety Check (VSC) of your boat or PWC to make sure that the required safety equipment is on board and in good condition. Check our VSC Calendar for the next available VSC station on Lake Anna. Property Owners Associations and /or individuals requesting a special time and place for their boat or jet ski safety checks should contact Bill at 540-894-0181 or via email fsove@a0540807.uscgaux.info.
America's Waterway Watch America's Waterway Watch (AWW), a combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary components, continues to grow, enlisting the active participation of those who live, work or play around America's waterfront areas. Coast Guard Reserve personnel concentrate on connecting with businesses and government agencies, while Auxiliarists focus on building AWW awareness among the recreational boating public.
Don't be a Litter Boat! Don't throw any litter into Lake Anna. Trash in the water can injure or kill aquatic life. If you had room to take it, you have room to bring it back. Remember, it's against the law.