U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 45-01 Madison, WI

09/14/2026

This page is being decommissioned. Please follow the new official page of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 43-04 in Madison, Wisconsin, for boating-safety information, flotilla news, events, and more:

https://www.facebook.com/uscgauxmadisonwi

We’ll see you there!

05/20/2026

File a float plan, Madison! Even though our waters are smaller, it's still critical to let someone know when and where you’re boating. Use this easy tool and leave it with someone you trust!

05/19/2026

Join Madison's own USCGAUX Flotilla in recognizing safe boating week! Join us for a week-long focus on staying safe on our area waters. Today's tip: Always wear a life jacket! For life jacket fit facts visit: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets/

05/11/2026

The Madison flotilla was proud to welcome home our Badger Honor Flight heros!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HnkTMBVLo/

04/11/2026

Ready to hit the water with confidence? ⚓️

Join Boat America, a 3-night boating safety course taught by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — covering everything from navigation and safety equipment to emergencies and trailering. You’ll earn your boating certificate and may even qualify for insurance discounts.

📍 4 Lakes Yacht Club, Madison
📅 April 14–16 | 6:30–9:00 PM
💲 $21
📝 Register by April 13

Open to all — whether you’re new to boating or looking to brush up your skills. https://wow.uscgaux.info/pe_class_flyer.php?unit=NAT&course=33703

02/21/2026

Come see us in Rockford! Kyan, our newest member, stands watch at our booth on opening night of the 2026 Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show — confidently fielding dozens of boating safety questions. This guy knows his regs better than Poseidon himself. If you’re in the area, swing by the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center and say hello to Kyan and our other awesome volunteers as they share the safe boating message.

02/14/2026

Join us at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo at the end of the month! We’ll have a booth sharing information about boating safety classes, free vessel safety checks, and other resources to help you stay safe on the water. Stop by and say hello — we’ll see you there!

01/19/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Madison is proud to share a safe-boating message at the Milwaukee Boat Show — if you haven’t been, you’re in for a treat with boats and boating gear everywhere you look. Huge thanks to U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Milwaukee Metro for hosting and helping promote safety on the water!

01/17/2026

01/14/2026

Within reach is not the same as wearing it! Feel free to use this boating safety poster (proportional to 8.5” x 11”) for your organization’s life jacket safety messaging. This design provides a blank area at the bottom for your organizational logo and/or website-social media.

For information about the Boating Safety Sidekicks activity books: http://boatingsidekicks.com/