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Businesses help Coast Guard Auxiliary double pier length, Lake Anna Flotilla 87 holds Change of Watch dinner and Flotilla 87 Auxiliarist of the Year are newspaper articles on Flotilla 87 member activities. The original articles were published on Dec 6, Dec 20 and 27th in the Central Virginian. Reproduced here in PDF format with permission of "The Central Virginian". See the Central Virginian Feb 28, 2008 article on the Div 8 Change of Watch here and from the Central Virginian of Mar 13, 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, regardless of the day of the week or time of day. It is located adjacent to the dam at the eastern 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. |
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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. Individuals and Property Owners Association interested in getting a boat or PWC check custom date and place 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 |
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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 Website!
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, Public Education, Vessel Safety Checks, Marine Enviromental Protection and Maritime Domain Awareness.
We are always looking for new members to wear the Auxiliary uniform and share in our quest of proud traditions and worthy missions. Our backgrounds, interests and skills bring a wide variety of talent and services to the boating public. Additional information on joining the auxiliary is available here.
The Commander's Corner
Have you started to dust off the boat seats for the season? Are you digging out the dock lines and longing for fair weather and calm seas? Well, if you are joining us at Lake Anna for the first time or as a regular boater, you are headed to the best water in Virginia!
The members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 87 would like to welcome you to another boating season-one that, as always, promises to be fun and energizing. We would like to share a few pointers with you in order for all of us to enjoy the summer fun as safely as possible.
Have you taken a safe boating class? The laws in Virginia and across the nation are getting more strict for boats and jet skis, as we lose too many people to tragic, unnecessary boating accidents each year. But, you can do your part to help by becoming an educated boater. Flotilla 87 offers a safe boating class monthly during the boating season. Click here for more information.
Have you had your boat checked? Are your life jackets available (not in plastic) and in good repair? Do you have the appropriate size jacket for each person on the boat? Do you have a fire extinguisher? These are just a few of the important items that our vessel safety check examiners look for during our free vessel check. We don't write tickets, we just want to help you include all the appropriate safety equipment you need, in working order, on your boat. More here.
Each year, we add more boats to our lake. Courtesy gets passed on and can save a life. There are 2 important rules to remember: the 1/3 rule-always leave at least 1/3 of your gas amount to get to the nearest fuel dock; and the plus 1 rule-bring all your trash back to the dock plus 1 piece a careless boater left behind. By doing these things, we insure safety, and a clean environment for all of us to enjoy.
See you on the water!
Jane Haley, Flotilla 87 Vice Commander
Life Jackets Save Lives
Throughout the boating season remember to practice safe and responsible boating, always wear your life jacket, and be alert and aware while on the water. By practicing these simple steps you can save your life as well as the lives of the people boating with you. Life jackets are now more comfortable and lightweight than ever, with many new styles to fit the style you want. Safe boating saves lives so for this year’s National Safe Boating Week and throughout the boating season remember to Boat Smart. Boat Safe. WEAR IT!