Flotilla 20-4 Calendar

Hurricane Season Begins June 1 and Ends November 30.  Update your emergency plans and kits Now. North Carolina residents and visitors may start to make your preparations to plan, prepare and stay informed at https://www.readync.gov.  Boaters may find some helpful information at:  BoatU.S. Hurricane Preparation For Boaters.  The following is a link to a helpful guide for boaters:  BoatU.S. Preparing Boats & Marina's For Hurricanes.

July 4 through July 6, 2024 - Operation Dry Water (ODW).  This is a National year-round campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence.  Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths.  The focus of ODW is on reducing the number of alcohol and drug related accidents and fatalities, fostering a stronger, more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water, with heightened enforcement throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend. Click on the following link for some important boating safety tips from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: Boating Safety Tips from NASBLA.

Saturday, July 13th, 2024 - New Bern Christmas In July Festival & Gala, at The Maola At Riverside, 1400 N. Craven St., New Bern, NC 28560. This Festival opens at 8:00am. The Gala starts at 6:00pm. For more details and information about this festive music and vendor showcase, please view the flyer: Flyer For New Bern Christmas In July and visit their website at: https://newbernchristmasinjuly.org

July 25, 2024 - World Drowning Prevention Day. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. On this day each year, the World Health Organization is raising awareness of the importance of drowning prevention and the need for urgent coordinated multi-sectoral action to improve water safety in efforts to reduce preventable deaths. "Anyone Can Drown, No One Should." More information from the United Nations can be found at this link:  World Drowning Prevention Day

August 1, 2024 - Monthly Flotilla Meeting, starts at 1900. Please click on the About Flotilla 20-04 tab in the menu on the left side of this page for more details and contact Information.

September 5, 2024 - Monthly Flotilla Meeting. Business meeting start time is 1900. Please click on About Flotilla 20-04 in the menu on the left side of this page for our flotilla contact information and more details.

October 3, 2024 - Monthly Flotilla Meeting. Business meeting start time is 1900. Please click on About Flotilla 20-04 in the menu on the left side of this page for our flotilla contact information and more details.

October 12-13, 2024 - MumFest 2024 in Beautiful and Historic Downtown New Bern, NC. Save the dates and plan to enjoy the family fun festivities, great food, entertainment and exhibits. Stop by to see us at our tent and learn more about recreational boating and water safety from your local US Coast Guard Auxiliary!  Sign up to take our Classes, sign up for a Vessel Safety Inspection, sign up to join us and volunteer as a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. For Mumfest details and information check out their website: https://mumfest.com/

May 17 - 23, 2025 - National Safe Boating Week. Global awareness encouraging boaters to boat safely and responsibly.  Although the 2025 National Safe Boating Campaign begins on May 17, 2025, it is a year round commitment, focused on responsible boating throughout the world. Many thousands of people would be alive today, if they had simply worn a life jacket. Wear It. The National Safe Boating Week serves as an important reminder before Memorial Day each year, for people to Boat Smart and Boat Safely. Tips for boaters from the National Safe Boating Council can be found at this link: Safe Boating Campaign Boating Safety Tips and more on Life Jackets can be found at: Safe Boating Campaign Life Jackets.