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Last Updated: January 16, 2009
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Flotilla 71 - Longview, WA , 13th USCG District Longview, WA.
Where The Action Is!
Operations is the heart of the Coast Guard Auxiliary mission...and Flotilla
71 Auxiliarists are where the action is, whether it's safety patrols along the
Portland/Vancouver waterfronts or cruising the fishing hot spots along the
Columbia River, Flotilla 71 patrols always stand ready to offer assistance to the recreational boater.
Member Qualifications
Members must earn
crew
coxswain ratings to qualify for operations. Patrol members are trained in various elements of boat handling and navigation, as well as search and rescue.
Training is available in seven operational areas through advanced courses, including weather, communications, and meteorology.
Team Coast Guard
Auxiliary members provide important operational
support to the U.S. Coast Guard and are considered members of "
Team Coast Guard." Patrols are often called upon for search and rescue assistance. In addition, special patrols may check navigational markers, update
navigation charts, or monitor the waters for hazards and environmental pollution. Although Flotilla
71 is most active in cooperation with Coast Guard Station Astoria, it also supports Coast Guard Station
Portland on a regular basis by participating in training sessions for active duty Coast Guard personnel.
Boating Events
Auxiliarists take a front row seat as they secure spectator areas at regattas and other boating events. At the request of the Coast Guard, patrols assist in maintaining safe perimeters for on the water recreation.
You Can Make a Difference !!!
After 18 years, 264 operational missions, 2,128 hours on operations,
performing 181 SAR cases, where 581 persons were assisted, saving 6
lives and assisting a total property value of $1,158,000, the 212286
has retired from active duty and is now under the ownership of a
private party destined to live out its days as a purely pleasure
craft.
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