To:     All Visitors
Subj:  The Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 17 - 8CR Website:

On behalf of the members of Flotilla 17, Pensacola , FL I would like to welcome you to our website.

Most likely you have found or been directed to this website in your search to learn more about boating safety, the USCG, or the Auxiliary.  Whatever the reason, I’m glad that you are here.  Please take the time to explore all the sections and links available – as you will find valuable information regarding boating safety, America’s Waterway Watch, and the various programs and opportunities of volunteer service with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a wide variety of programs and services to the local community including public education classes, free Vessel Safety Checks and boating safety tips. In the community, you'll find us represented at the Blue Angel Air Shows, The Pensacola Boat Show, UWF - Festival on the Green, Milton's Riverwalk Festival and many other local events promoting Boater Safety.  In addition, you may encounter our operational facilities patrolling the area waters -- and even in the skies.

We are always looking for new members to join us and share in the opportunity for volunteer service as a uniformed civilian volunteer with Team Coast Guard.  Roughly 30,000 members strong – the Auxiliary is a useful and valuable force multiplier for the missions and programs of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security.  An added benefit of membership is the friendship and fellowship you will experience in Flotilla 17.

I invite you to visit one of our monthly Flotilla meetings – held the third Thursday of each month beginning at 7pm and held at U.S. Coast Guard station Pensacola on board NAS Pensacola.  Please feel free to contact me or any of the Flotilla Staff Officers for more information about the Coast Guard Auxiliary. 

We look forward to meeting you.

Semper Paratus!

William Stinson
Flotilla Commander