FLOTILLA 22

ITHACA, N.Y.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian volunteer element of the U.S. Coast Guard team. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to promote boating safety through public education, vessel safety checks, on the water operations to assist boaters in distress, and other programs.

Flotilla 22 in Ithaca carries out these Auxiliary missions under the direction of Auxiliary division and district officers, Coast Guard Station Oswego (N.Y.), and the Coast Guard District Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. We are actively involved in the following cornerstone missions:

• Public Education - Boating classes are held regularly at the flotilla base at in Ithaca. Currently scheduled classes are the following:

America’s Boating Course:

This course will be offered on 2 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9am to 2 pm on the following dates:

April 9 and 16

May 14 and 21

June 4 and 11

The cost of this course is $ 35.00 and includes a text and CD for additional home study.

All courses will be offered at the USCG Auxiliary Base – 508 Old Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, New York.

Each of these courses will satisfy the New York State requirement for the legal operation of a Personal Watercraft. As such, following successful completion of this course, each student will be awarded a certificate and ID card indicating that they have fulfilled the New York State requirement to legally operate a personal watercraft. In some instances, completion of one of these courses may result in an insurance premium discount.

To register please e-mail: USCGAUX@clarityconnect.com

Call: 607 565- 8736

• Vessel Safety Checks- Free Vessel Safety Checks are offered throughout the boating season and specifically on the second and fourth Saturdays in June, July, and August at local marinas.  This is a voluntary inspection of a vessel to determine if it meets safety and legal requirements. Call 607-273-7175 to make an appointment.

• Operations - On the water safety patrols are conducted on Cayuga Lake on weekends and holidays during the summer. Assistance is given to boaters in distress. Search and rescue operations are conducted as needed in cooperation with the Coast Guard, fire departments, and local marine law enforcement agencies.  In Tompkins County, call 911 to report a boating emergency. For information on Coast Guard Auxiliary operations, contact the Flotilla Base at 607-273-7175.

• Fellowship - We enjoy working as a team and sharing friendship as we carry out the missions and operation of the Flotilla.  Scheduled and impromptu social events, dinners/barbeques, on-the-water-rendezvous, and just plain fun take place frequently.

Flotilla 22 has been serving the Southern and Central, N.Y. area for over 60 years.  We continually seek new members interested in actively performing a public service to the boating community. Meetings are held at 7 PM on the second Tuesday of every month except December at the Flotilla 22 base building at 508 Old Taughannock Boulevard in Ithaca (607-273-7175).

Other Boating Web Sites:

· U.S. Coast Guard Home Site

· U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Home Page

· U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Site

· New York State Parks and Recreation - Marine Information

· Best Boating Resources on the Web

Come visit us and become part of the Coast Guard Team!

This site last modified 3/19/05