What we do
What Exactly do the members of Flotilla 1808 do?
You may be surprised to learn we do:
Safety patrols and Search and Rescue response on the Delaware River and areas at the Jersey shore
Helo-Ops, in which highly trained Auxiliary members assist Coast Guard helicopter pilots and Rescue Swimmers as they train over Delaware Bay and the ocean.
Radio communications support for selected Coast Guard stations
Meal preparation for Coast Guard bases and selected vessels
Providing the boating safety course required for vessel operators by New Jersey Marine Police
Free safety inspections for pleasure craft
Vessel examinations on commercial fishing boats at New Jersey shore