Get this Special Edition SAFETY FIRST Guide to boating safety by clicking on the image above to read and download.  It's part of the 2025 National Safe Boating Week which concluded May 23rd, but a useful guide to safe boating year-round.  Thanks to all who participated in the week's activities.

Flotilla 96 made the airwaves this week through a special Safe Boating segment which first aired on May 23rd on WGCU-PBS's SWFL in Focus program.  This capped the end of a great National Safe Boating Week effort from all the flotilla members.  Click on the image to see the segment on WGCU or click HERE to view on YouTube. 

             Bonita Springs Proclamation on May 21 - Mayor Mike Gibson presented Flotilla 96 with a Proclamation declaring National Safe Boating Week in the City of Bonita Springs.  The document highlighted the fact that boating is more than just a pastime - it embodies a way of life that is deeply woven into the city's identity, tourism, and economic vitality.  It noted appreciation for US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 96 as well as the Coast Guard, Lee County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.  Click on the image above to read the full details of this award presented May 21st to Walt Delevich, FC and Chuck Moore, VFC.   

Flotilla 9-6 Wiggins Pass
13531 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL 34110

     The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is "America's Volunteer Lifesavers". The Auxiliary was established by the U.S. Congress in 1939 to assist the United States Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. The Auxiliary has more than 30,000 members from all walks of life. Our members receive special training so that we may be a functional part and a "force multiplier" of the U. S. Coast Guard.

     Flotilla 9-6 was founded in 1973. We currently have approximately 56 active members. We are one of the largest Flotillas in Division 9, 7th District.

     The mission of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens, ports, and waterways. We balance our missions of Recreational Boating Safety and Coast Guard Support with Maritime Homeland Security and other challenges that emerge as a result of a post-9/11 era.

     For over 50 years the members of Flotilla 9-6 have answered the call of service in support of the Coast Guard, the boating public, and the nation. Select the area of interest in the menu on the left side of this page to learn about the wide variety of programs for the boating public and opportunities for volunteer service.

We are Semper Paratus, Always Ready!

Would you like to learn more about USCG Auxiliary Membership?
Call us at (239) 594 -8009

Coming Local Events

 Public Welcome to Join Our General Meeting and Walk-in Wednesdays

               Here's our current list of local boating safety education classes in Naples. 

              Public Boating CoursesVessel Safety Checks Join The Auxiliary

 If you would like to be notified of any of our upcoming courses, please email us at [email protected] or CLICK HERE

Here is the latest edition of our HATCHCOVER Newsletter in a brand new format 

1st Quarter 2025

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