The Coastie Program Needs You!

Attention All Division 3 Flotillas!

Did you know that Coastie the Safety Boat is available for your Flotilla?  With a qualified member from your flotilla Coastie the Safety Boat can be part of your Boat Show and Public Affairs Events.  Division 3 encourages all Flotilla Commanders to have qualified Coastie Operators for your flotilla.

Coastie is the #1 tool for Introducing Children to Water Safety

Coastie the Safety Boat is the highlight of any Public Affairs event and is a hit with all the children. Coastie the Safety Boat along with Coastie the Safety Boat Coloring Books take the first step with impacting children with the significance of water safety.  With a memorable happy Coastie the Tug interaction children will retain the message of safety around the water.  Coastie operators know, that the message of water safety promoted to children today, maybe the life they saved tomorrow.

Making an impact with the children is what it's all about. Check out the Coastie interview with local television. Click the link below.

Coastie The Safety Boat Interview

 Become a Qualified Coastie Operator for your Flotilla!

 Getting Started:

Becoming a qualified Coastie Operator only takes the Orientation and Operations Training with a signed PQS and this training can be done all in one day.  After your qualifications have been entered by DIRAUX into Auxdata2 you will be allowed to reserve and operate Coastie for your Flotilla Events. 

All training and qualifying PQS can be scheduled with SO-PA-Coastie Charlie Harner of Flotilla 3-6 Eastern Shore. Contact info:  [email protected]

Downloadable training info and links:

Coastie the Safety Tug National Site

Coastie the Safety Tug National Operators Guide and Manuals

Coastie the Tug 8CR PQS

Coastie Trailering 8CR

Reserving and Transporting Coastie:

Coastie the Tug will be centrally located between all flotillas taking in consideration the furthest flotillas location.  It is suggested that reserving the Coastie should include at least one day on each end of the time required. This will allow for pick up and return, transporting to event, inspection, battery charging and small repairs if needed.  Though returning the unit fully charged batteries will lose power due to prolong sitting.  Reserving the Coastie Unit for your event will require completing the Coastie Reservation form.   Complete the the Coastie Check Out form and return it to the ADSO-PA-Coastie Charlie Harner   Click Here to download the Coastie Reservation Form. 

Send completed form to Charlie Harner SO-PA-Coastie at [email protected]

Transporting Coastie by trailer can only be done by approved vehicle facilities only. Members must have their vehicle approved through DIRAUX as an OFU prior to towing the Coastie trailer. Special considerations and inspection will be taught during the Coastie Operations and Orientation training process.  Transporting Coastie without the trailer can be done, however a suitable vehicle of size that will protect the unit is recommended.

The Division 3 Coastie Program is always in need of Coastie Operators willing to work with the children spreading the word of water safety.  Coasties Mission is of extreme importance and can make all the difference for a young person playing near the water.  Not to mention it's just plain fun to goof around with Coastie and be a kid at heart.  Contact the SO-PA-Coastie Charlie Harner and get started today.

Info for the General Public:

If you are looking to have Coastie the Safety Tug at your event and are on the Alabama & Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please Consult the Coastie Event Schedule and Contact:

USCG Aux Division 3 Coastie Admin. for Coastie the Tug

Coastie Administrator Mr. Ken McGrew

PH: 251-583-9445 Email: [email protected]

   Or Click the link below to find a Coastie in your area.