Welcome to the Flotilla 11-4, District 13 Web Site

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. It boasts nearly 33,000 members from all walks of life who receive special training so that they may be a functional part of Team Coast Guard. Auxiliaries assist the Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. Auxiliaries volunteer more than 2 million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families

Our Mission

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free safety checks to boaters who wish to be sure that their boats meet all federal and state requirements. The Vessel Examiners who perform these checks are specially trained Auxiliaries who are kept informed on the latest legal requirements for boaters. Vessel Examiners have no legal authority, their goal is to prevent boaters from getting equipment related citations and to prevent safety related accidents. These safety checks are meant to be an educational experience. The Vessel Examiners will check for all required items on board your boat and if everything is present and in good working order, they will award a decal to affix to your boat. If you wish, they will also gladly explain the reason for the various safety equipment requirements and explain how safety equipment works.

Flotilla Commander: Janae Dixon

Boise Flotilla members facilitated the signing of the State of Idaho National Safe Boating Week Proclamation by Idaho Governor, Brad Little, to get important boating safety messaging out to Idahoans to insure they have the proper safety equipment on board their vessels and emphasizing the importance of wearing their life jackets.

Boise Flotilla Members staffing a Public Affairs Boating Safety Informational Table at Idaho Marine in Boise, Idaho and at Lake Lowell (Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge) in Nampa, Idaho supplying important safety information to the public

Boise Flotilla member conducting a Paddle Craft Vessel Safety Examination at Lake Lowell (Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Nampa, Idaho) to ensure the owners have the proper safety equipment on board their vessels.

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Welcome to the Flotilla 11-4, District 13 Web Site