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 (All Boat America course):
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, August 2

At NTX (New Trier Extension in Northfield):
Boat America:
M-W, 6/30 - 7/9

Weather and Boating:
Tu 7/8

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.

 
2025 VE Blitz Schedule

Jun 7 Montrose Blitz    Montrose Harbor, Chicago
Jun 21 Belmont Blitz    Belmont Harbor, Chicago
Jun 28 Diversey Blitz    Diversey Harbor, Chicago

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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