Welcome to the Division 7, District 8CR Web Site

Welcome to the home page of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, District Eight, Coastal Region, 7th Division.  In our operations from Central Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico, we have many members offering a high level of support in our rivers, inland lakes, and coastal region.

We are composed of dedicated and well-trained volunteers who provide their time and expertise in supporting the active duty Coast Guard in all its assigned missions except direct law enforcement, and military actions.

Our primary focus is supporting the needs Coast Guard Sector / Air Station Corpus Christi.  We have members with expertise in radio operators, webmasters, computer specialists, pilots, public affairs specialists, and language interpreters, and many other skills.  At this time, our member are highly focusing on Incident Command training.  This is to better support the Coast Guard, and other Agencies in time when we are needed most.  Other focuses that our members provide is promoting and supporting recreational boating safety and that includes involvement in Search and Rescue efforts, Maritime Domain Awareness, Underway Operations, Marine Safety, Public Education, and Vessel Safety Examinations, both recreation and commercial.