Flotilla 24-8 What's New!

Welcome to the USCG Auxiliary Website of Flotilla 24-8, District 1, Clinton, CT.

Our Clinton Flotilla has a proud and long history since it was chartered on 21 April 1962.  With a small break in continuity in the mid 1990’s due to restructuring of the auxiliary, the flotilla was re-established several years later and became a re-energized organization with a strong commitment to public education, vessel safety, marine safety and environmental protection/awareness. 

Flotilla 24-8 meets in Clinton, CT. and has many active members throughout Connecticut and summer guest members from out of state.

Our operational facility is based in The Cedar Island Marina, Clinton, CT.

The focus of our Flotilla is based on the four cornerstones of the Auxiliary: Member Services; Recreational Boating Safety; Coast Guard Support; and Fellowship. As the Coast Guard continues to receive more tasking and mandates, it looks towards the Auxiliary to assist and fill in the gaps where ever we are authorized by law. As a civilian volunteer organization we bring many skills to the Auxiliary and we provide training where needed in order to provide the best service to the Coast Guard and the boating public.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Coast Guard Auxiliary or our flotilla, please join us as a guest at one of our monthly meetings. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at our Flotilla Base located at 34 Riverside Drive, Clinton, CT 06413 beginning at 7:00 PM. 

You may also contact us by email or leave a voice message at 860-304-2696. We will get back to you shortly. We look forward to your visit to our flotilla and meeting with you in person. Please feel free to explore our website and learn more about our exciting missions.

SEMPER PARATUS (Always Ready)

Mark A. Bennett
Flotilla Commander

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We have launched a Wear-it Campaign in the Clinton area in order to promote the use of PFDs. Please look for the signs at marinas, launching areas, and stop signs. We believe that they may increase the safety awareness of the local boaters. Please let us know what you think about this program! Special thanks go out to auxiliarists John Sullivan, Jim Terenzio, Bob MacSaveny, and many others for their efforts in the local Wear it PFD safety program. 

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 Please update your contact information with our Flotilla Staff Officer for Information Services