Welcome to the Flotilla 9-11, District 8WR Web Site

 Welcome to the online home of Flotilla 9-11! We are an active unit supporting the Quad Cities area and surrounding units whenever the need arises. The Coast Guard’s philosophy is to be SEMPER PARATUS (ALWAYS READY) against all threats and hazards.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is integral to that philosophy and the Coast Guard Forces. We conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist the Coast Guard with homeland security duties, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, as well as many other activities. The Auxiliary has members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.

As a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, and a public servant, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, in its role as the designated National Recreational Boating Safety Coordinator, is a leader in improving the boating experience of the maritime public. We are an organization noted for working in partnership with all stakeholders within the waterway’s activity spectrum and across all modes of transportation to reach consensus solutions. We measure our success by our customer satisfaction, and our customers' needs help define our workload and priorities.

To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, through preventive means, to maximize safe use and enjoyment of U.S. Waterways by the public. We are a unit dedicated to the education and promotion of safe recreational boating through classroom training and vessel exams.

Flotilla 9-11 is privileged to meet at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary station at the Sunset Marina in Rock Island, Illinois.

For information on joining our unit contact:
Heather O’Brien, Human Resources Officer
[email protected]