Our Mission:

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a life-saving organization dedicated to safeguarding the boating public. In addition to supporting the non-military missions of the active-duty Coast Guard, the Auxiliary provides boating safety classes and complimentary safety checks on vessels. Our flotilla is fortunate to have a core of instructors who are highly trained and skilled in the best maritime practices.

2025 Safe Boating Classes:      

Flotilla Staff Officer Dan O’Connell (FSO-PE) is available to answer questions about our educational programs. Dan may be reached at (847).920.6875 or via email at [email protected].

Upcoming 2025 BoatAmerica Courses: 

The flotilla's upcoming PE classes include:

At our Skokie Flotilla Spaces 4709 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois (All Boat America course):
Saturday, March 15
Saturday, April 12
Saturday, May 3
Saturday, June 7

At NTX (New Trier Extension in Northfield):
Boat America:
M-W, 3/31 - 4/9

Weather and Boating:
Tues 4/8

Vessel Safety Checks:                                                                                                         

Our staff of vessel examiners provides complimentary safety checks for boaters who dock in the northern suburbs of Chicago and at the major Chicago harbors. To inquire about a free safety check for your boat, please contact Staff Officer Marc Pullman (FSO-VE) at 312.933-1740 or via email at [email protected].   

Membership:                                                                  

Auxiliary membership offers great opportunities to interact with and assist the boating public. We offer a variety of activities include serving on a rescue boat, teaching safe practices, and examining recreational boats for safety. Information about membership is available by contacting Staff Officer John Lenhard (FSO-HR) at [email protected].

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