U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13

13/09/2025

Auxiliarists from the Greater Seattle area are out talking to the public about boating safety today! See Flotilla 2-5's post below. And members of the Seattle flotilla are greeting the public at Fishermen's Terminal today during the Fall Fishermen's Festival. Come by their booths and say hello!

We are getting ready to welcome hundreds of kids and families at the Fire Department's Burien Kids day. We have a bunch of giveaway stuff and we are hoping Coastie, the robotic safety boat, will be up for visiting with the kiddos! 900 SW 146th Street in Burien. 10 am to 3 pm today.

10/07/2025

Thanks to the dozens of Coast Guard Auxiliary boat crew members who participated in the es**rt of the US Coast Guard's tallship, United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE, as she arrived in Seattle yesterday.

Members of the public can tour this amazing tallship, which is used as a training vessel for Coast Guard academy cadets, TODAY at Pier 66 in downtown Seattle until 7 p.m. this evening.

23/06/2025

We salute all of the Auxiliary members, past and present, for their dedicated volunteerism on the 86th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!

Today we celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary! To all Auxiliary members, thank you for your volunteer work, your service, and your commitment to keeping our waterways safe. Your efforts make a lasting impact, and we’re grateful for all that you do.
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Lisa Ferdinando
S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

05/06/2025

Boaters in Whatcom and Skagit counties - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a one-day Boat America class in Anacortes on Sunday, June 22nd.

Start your summer off with new skills and knowledge to stay safe while enjoying a variety of boating and paddling activities!

Successful completion of this course, including a passing score on the exam at the end of the day, qualifies participants to get a Washington State Boater Education Card.

This course is great for families and friends who boat together. Kids ages 12-17 should participate with an adult friend or family member. Cost: $25 per person/$40 per couple or family. Includes a course book to keep (one per family).

Register by contacting instructors via email: [email protected]

Space is limited. Deadline to register: June 19th.

More details here: https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=32512

05/06/2025

Coast Guard Auxiliary members are assisting active duty Coast Guard units in making sure Rose Fest is fun and safe! If you are in the Portland area, check out the cutters!

🚢🇺🇸 The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to join this year’s Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week, June 4–8!

Four cutters—Eagle, Henry Blake, Bluebell, and Blue Shark—will arrive in Portland on Wednesday, June 4, between 3–4 p.m., alongside U.S. Navy and Royal Canadian Navy ships. Watch for their arrival on the Willamette River near SW Ash Street!

📍 Public ship tours begin Thursday and run through Sunday at the downtown seawall:

🕒 Tour Hours

USCGC Eagle
▪️ June 5: 1–5 p.m.
▪️ June 6: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
▪️ June 7–8: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Henry Blake, Bluebell, Blue Shark
▪️ June 5–8: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visitors: Please leave backpacks, blades, multi-tools, and outside food/drinks at home. Only service animals allowed on board.

🚁 Search & Rescue helicopter demos by Coast Guard Air Stations Astoria and North Bend will take place near SW Ash Street at:

June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
June 7 & 8 at 2:00 p.m.
(Subject to change)
🚨 A Safety Zone will be enforced on the Willamette River (Steel to Hawthorne Bridge) June 4 at noon – June 9 at noon. No transit allowed without Coast Guard approval. Paddle craft must pass inspection and use the marked corridor. Violations may result in civil penalties up to $5,000 or criminal charges.

🎙️ CAPT Justin Noggle, Commander of Sector Columbia River:

“We’re honored to be part of Fleet Week and proud to showcase how our crews help protect the Pacific Northwest every day.”
🦺 Boaters: Wear life jackets, check conditions, and boat responsibly.

ℹ️ Learn more: www.rosefestival.org

26/05/2025

Thanks to former D13 Commodore Cathy Goodwin for being an energetic advocate for safe boating in Idaho!

On May 20, 2025, a proclamation for National Safe Boating Week was read at the Coeur d'Alene City Council meeting announcing May 17-23 as a very special week. Mayor Woody McEvers and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist Kathy Goodwin had a photo together to mark this milestone!

22/05/2025

Here's a great resource...

Day five of National Safe Boating Week. Here's today's safe boating tip: prepare for the unexpected!

Training is an important way to be prepared. Safety equipment is also important. If you'd like a list of what items are required and recommended for a variety of vessels, visit this site:https://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf

19/05/2025

As we continue National Safe Boating Week, please remember today's tip: if your boat has an emergency cut off switch, use it! These devices save lives!

18/05/2025

Today's the first day of National Safe Boating Week. Now that the weather is warming up, more folks around the region will be out on the water. Be sure to wear your life jacket whenever you go boating or paddling! Safe Boating Campaign

16/05/2025

Today is ! It's the kick off to the nation-wide "National Safe Boating Week" and is a fun way to engage your co-workers in a conversation about life jackets and how they save lives. Grab yours as you head to work this morning and participate!

✨Friday! Join us for Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day - Friday, May 16, 2025! ✨

No matter where you are working, you can join in the fun by wearing your life jacket and posting creative pictures on social media for a chance to win a prize!

This is a great way to raise awareness and encourage others to boat responsibly ... often in some of the most out of the ordinary places. Grocery stores, on the news, a chocolate factory ... we've seen it! Where will we catch YOU wearing your life jacket? 🤔

📸 Share a picture of yourself wearing your life jacket at work on social media along with the hashtag , and TAG US here on Facebook, X, Instagram, and/or Tiktok ().

📩 Photos can also be emailed to [email protected].

Winners will be chosen randomly throughout the day to receive boating swag from the Safe Boating Campaign including dry bags, stickers, and more.