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Flotilla Meetings and Area of Operation (AOR)
When:	Third Thursday of the Month at 7:30 PM (17 Jan, 21 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, etc. - Calendar) unless cancelled due to inclement weather as determined by Anne Arundel Community College closing their evening classes. Sign-up to be sent an electronic notification of closings.
Where:	Coast Guard Station Annapolis (3425 Thomas Point Road; Annapolis, MD 21403-5099 - Directions)
AOR:	Annapolis Harbor, Severn and Magothy Rivers including adjoining portion of Chesapeake Bay plus other waterways located in the greater Annapolis Area as requested by Station Annapolis or Sector Baltimore.

Flotilla History / Mission / Invitation

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla-16 is based in historic Annapolis, Maryland (founded in 1649), the state capital and home of the US Naval Academy. The existence of this flotilla dates back to at least 1939 when the Coast Guard Auxiliary was known as the Coast Guard Reserve. During World War II, Flotilla-16 had thirteen members who conducted patrols, extinguished jetty and wharf aids to navigation (ATON) lights during air raids or blackouts, and supported other US Coast Guard missions as requested. Although the Flotilla had thirteen boats ready and willing to serve, due to gasoline rationing for the most part a maximum of two vessels were deployed at a time.

Today, the Flotilla has over 40 members who proudly continue the long standing tradition of freely volunteering their time, talents, vessels, and radio facilities to aid the US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) help educate, protect, and serve the boating public, keep our waterways safe and secure, and protect and preserve our environment and maritime resources for all to enjoy.

In our assigned Area Of Responsibility (AOR) on the Chesapeake Bay and adjoining rivers, members typically conduct over 50 safety, regatta, and special event (Blue Angles, Bay Swim, Tug of War, etc.) patrols each boating season, stand weekly radio watches at the local Coast Guard Station throughout the year, regularly teach boating courses, perform vessel safety checks, assist the community with marine events, directly support Coast Guard Station Annapolis and Sector Baltimore with critical projects and missions, and have adopted Annapolis Harbor as well as Magothy and Severn Rivers as part of NOAA’s Chart Update Program.

We believe working relationships built on personal friendships are key to successfully carrying out missions as part of "Team Coast Guard." Thus, fellowship activities such as enjoying an evening cruise, an annual potluck barbeque and picnic and our Change of Watch dinner in December to install new officers and celebrate the contributions of members throughout the year are an important part of our activities.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Cornerstones of Service include:

1) Recreational Boating Safety and Support

2) US Coast Guard, DHS, State, and Community Maritime Support

3) Waterway, Maritime, and Environment Protection and Preservation

4) Member Development and Fellowship

Learn more about the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

If you are a United States citizens (including its territories and possessions) who is 17 years of age or older, have not been convicted of a felony, have an interest in what "Team Coast Guard" does and are willing to invest a few hours a week in helping to:

- promote boating safety,

- protect our waterways,

- enhance your own boating knowledge and skills,

- develop wonderful life-long friendships, and

- support important DHS and Coast Guard missions,

I encourage you to contact us, attend a monthly meeting, take or stop-by one of our boating classes, drop-by a public event or Vessel Safety Check (VSC) booth, or say hello and take a few moments to chat with Auxiliary members whose paths cross yours in the community.

As An Auxiliary Member You Will:

Directly Contribute To DHS And US Coast Guard Missions
Enhance Your Boating Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Help Improve Boater Safety Awareness, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Help Save Lives By Performing Vessel Safety Checks
Help Improve The Safety and Security Of Our Waterways and Maritime Resources
Help Control Pollution and Protect The Environment
Participate In On The Water Patrols and Rescue Operations
Help Develop Working Relationships With Businesses, Organizations, and Communities That Server The Boating Public
Participate In Fellowship Activities And Develop Life-long Friendships

I look forward to the opportunity to meet, get acquainted, work side-by-side and enjoy fellowship activities together. In the meantime, "May The Seas Rise To Meet You and The Wind Always Be At Your Back."

Respectfully Yours,

Walt Discenza

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Members Ed and Al Patroling The Magothy Supporting Coast Guard Law Enforcement Boarding Training / Exercises Member Ben Standing Lookout on Severn Patrol Members Art and Anita on Patrol - One of several couples in the Flotilla who work together as a team Members Jeff and Sam on Patrol

Members with PWC - A great addition as a Patrol Facility especially for Regattas Vessel Operational Facility Decal Surface Operational Facility Patrol Sign Radio Operational Facility Decal On Patrol between Bay Bridge spans

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