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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!

The Commander's Corner

Welcome to 2010! Flotilla 87 is looking forward to a safe and fun year of boating on Lake Anna. Let me tell you something about our volunteer organization.

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 are 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. The Auxiliary also provides an excellent opportunity for you to improve your boating skills and knowledge and then share that knowledge with others.  The classroom and on the water training that we as members receive is excellent and not available to the general public. 

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

 

The Virginia Boating Safety Compliance requirement enters it's 2nd year in 2010. All PWC operators 35 years of age and under will have to meet this requirement by July 1, 2010.

PWC Age Restriction: No person under the age of 14 may operate a PWC. Those operators 14 and 15 MUST show proof of completing an approved and accepted boating safety course either in a classroom or online. The challenge exam or other provisions of the Education Compliance Requirement do not meet the requirements of the age restriction law.

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 FREE Boat Virginia Class at the Louisa County Library on Saturday, March 27th, 2010. Visit here for more details.

Email Jean at jeanmccor@aol.com or call here at (571) 236-5247 or to reserve a seat.

Courtesy of "The Central Virginian", please enjoy the following reprints on Flotilla activity:

• 21 Jan 2010 Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony
• 30 Jul 2009 Celebrating summer, new beginnings with local Flotillas
• 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.

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.