Who We AreWe are the "Friendliest Flotilla on Florida’s West Coast” In 1957 - in the then, small town of New Port Richey, population 3000, Flotilla 7-11-6 was Chartered into the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary under Commander Jack Jones. They were a very enthusiastic group of men, devoted to teaching, safe boating and search and rescue missions. An outstanding Search and Rescue Mission occurred when a small boat of fisherman, returning to shore had lost power to their engine. Not having any safety equipment on board with the exception of a flash light they starting giving S-O-S signals. An Eastern Air lines Pilot spotted their S-O-S called it in on the radio, this information was relayed to the Coast Guard, who in turn relayed the information to the New Port Richey Flotilla, and a rescue vessel was dispatched. The stranded vessel was located, and towed to safe harbors with no casualties. Flotilla 7-11-6 is known for their great participation of the 4 cornerstones of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary with their outstanding fellowship program. Click here for more history of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: |
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United States Coast Guard AuxiliaryFlotilla 11-6
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History: In 1939 Congress established "a United States Coast Guard Reserve," administered by the Commandant of the Coast Guard and composed of unpaid volunteer U.S. citizens who owned motorboats or yachts. In 1941, Congress created a military reserve of the Coast Guard and renamed the original volunteer Reserve as the "Coast Guard Auxiliary." |
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(1) to promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters; (2) to promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts; (3) to foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts; and (4) to facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard. These aims fall into two major categories that were stated in a memorandum to Congress accompanying the draft of the proposed bill ultimately enacted as the Act of September 30, 1944, chapter 453, 58 stat. 759 (1944), as follows: (1) "The primary purpose of the establishment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary was to indoctrinate all owners and operators of small craft in safety requirements in the operation and navigation of small craft. (2) To utilize the Auxiliary craft and personnel, after suitable training and indoctrination, in carrying out certain duties of the Coast Guard with particular reference to those concerned with the safety of navigation." |
