Welcome to the Flotilla 20-2, District 5SR Web Site

YOUR USCG Auxiliary supports boaters operating around the northern end of Bogue Banks. We also support operations at USCG Station Ft. Macon. This Flotilla attracts its members from the MHC, Beaufort, and adjacent areas.

Photo left: Flotilla Commander Sue Hamann with Vice Flotilla Commander Jaime Reyes-Gonzalez.  By Dave Tolley

The next meeting of the Flotilla will be at the USCG Station Ft. Macon on 02 MAY commencing at 1830. Check your inbox for the agenda.

01 FEB Flotilla meeting.  Photos by Dave Tolley, IPFSO-PB.  New member Michael Brennan is congratulated by Officer Laws, USCG, and Sue Hamann, FC with Brennan. (above and right)

See photos below of Dave Tolley's, IPFSO-PB of the 2024 Change of Watch and Awards Dinner by clicking the arrows on either the right or left side of the photos or the circles underneath the images.

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Sue Hamann FC and Jaime Reyes-Gonzalez VFC

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Your 2024 FSOs

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Don Cremer with Sue Hamann

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Sue Hamann with Jaime Reyes Gonzalez

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Bill Gerdsen reciting Crossing The Bar with a collage by Dave Tolley

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Jeff Perkins, DCDR

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Mark Sonder with Sue Hamann

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New Member Sonny Fann being Sorn In

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Jeff Perkins, DCDR and IPFC with Sue Hamann, FC

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Jeff Perkins, DCDR with Jaime Reyes-Gonzalez, VFC

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Jeff Perkins, DCDR and IPFC with Mark Sonder, Past FC

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Phillip and his Bell with his repurposed wood

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Sue Hamann, FC with Phil Amanna, Past FC

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Auxiliarist of the Year Phil Amanna

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All photos and collages by Dave Tolley, IPFSO-PB

2017–2023 North Atlantic Right Whale Unusual Mortality Event.  Since 2017, dead, seriously injured, or sublethally injured or ill North Atlantic right whales have been documented, necessitating an Unusual Mortality Event declaration and investigation. 

Offshore speeds reduced through 30APR for calving season 

Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting through NC. Right whales are expected to be encountered offshore and all vessels and mariners are advised to keep a 500 yard distance from the Right whales.

Your U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers you these opportunities:  

• Fellowship, new friendships, helping others, and working with teams
• Learn and/or instruct Certified Boating Safety classes for the public
• Advanced Auxiliary training in boating skills leading to becoming Crew and Coxswain
• Become a food service specialist and work at Coast Guard Station Ft. Macon or on the Coast Guard Cutters at the Station
• Assist the Coast Guard in the AUXAIR program as an aircraft pilot, crew or observer.  (No experience required for Observer)
• Learn radio communications training and perform communications at USCG station Ft. Macon
• Become a Certified Vessel Safety Examiner
• Be involved in joint training with the U.S. Coast Guard
• Put your skills as an event planner to work on our public events
• Put your writing skills to work in marketing, promotions, advertising, communications, and publications
• Interact with local marine stores and marinas to promote boating safety
• Many other opportunities in human resources, finance, marine safety and the environment, navigation services, public affairs, materials, website development, and more.

Photo: Jeff Perkins, DCDR (c) with Sue Hamann, FC and Jaime Reyes-Gonzalez, VFC. 
All Photos by Dave Tolley, IPFSO-PB