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Message from the Flotilla Commander

 Ahoy Shipmates,

Welcome from the members of Flotilla 22-02, in Pikesville MD! We operate primarily in the Baltimore metropolitan area We are tasked by the United States Coast Guard with the mission of protecting US waters and make recreational boating safer. The Flotilla meets on the second Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 pm at Temple Oheb Shalom, 7310 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208.

 Eligibility/Basic Requirements:

(1 Be a US Citizen
(2) Be At least 17 years of age.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Our Flotilla members complete many duties including vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, marine environmental protection and search and rescue. Additionally, we also participate directly in Active Duty and Reserve Coast Guard operations on station and at sea. We regularly engage in public events including 4th of July Fireworks displays at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim; operate information and education booths at the Annapolis Boat Show, provide escort for cruise ships, naval vessels, and tall ships; provide patrols to maintain aids to navigation (buoys and beacons); and we have also been directly involved in recovery and lifesaving actions on the water.

We are particularly interested in providing public education to the boating public to keep our waterways safe and functional. We offer superior training opportunities ranging from seamanship to navigation to search and rescue, FEMA incident management training and radio communications, to name a few.

If you are interested in helping ensure the safety of the American boater and you are ready to become involved with the world’s premiere littoral naval organization, are 17 or older, please contact us today to learn more.

Semper Paratus,

Craig D. McDonald, Sr.
Flotilla Commander (FC)