District 7 Division 12
Flotilla 12 Edisto Island, South Carolina
Commander's Page
Thank you for visiting our web site. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a long
history of providing services to the South Carolina low country residents and
the Coast Guard.
On behalf of the volunteers that comprise the Edisto Island Coast Guard
Auxiliary, please take a few moments and browse around our web site.
Our membership represents a broad cross section of backgrounds, interests, and
skills. They bring with them a wide variety of talents that make the Auxiliary
such a unique and strong organization. Our mission is to assist the Coast
Guard in as many areas as possible … including Safety and Security Patrols,
Communications, Public Education, and Vessel Examinations to name only a few.
We are not, however, involved in law enforcement activities.
Utilizing member-owned boats, aircraft and vehicle mounted marine radios, our
members deal with a wide range of conditions. We respond to demands for on
the water boating safety. These surface and air operations serve the
boating public while allowing the Coast Guard to concentrate on their other
Homeland Security tasks.
Our shore side activities include assisting the Coast Guard in their
Communication Center, Administrative duties in the Marine Safety Office, and
many other day to day tasks. For those who are interested in our Public
Education Programs, either as a student or an instructor, we offer a number of
multi level courses.
We provide outstanding courses for recreational boaters to improve their
operating and safety skills. With a variety of boating courses varying in
length, duration and complexity, we can meet virtually any boater's educational
need and interest.
For those concerned with safety afloat, we offer a free Vessel Safety Check
program. This is aimed at ensuring that recreational boaters have the necessary
safety equipment onboard. Vessels that pass this safety check receive a decal
showing the Coast Guard Auxiliary Seal Of Approval. In the event a vessel does
not pass, no penalties are imposed since auxiliarists have no law enforcement
powers. Rather, any discrepancies are pointed out and the inspection form is
returned to the owner. The owner is then invited to call for a re-examination
after the discrepancy is rectified.
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contact our Vessel Examination officer, and yes, we do make house calls.
Whether you are new to boating, new to the area, or an experienced boater in
local waters, please feel free to contact us and learn more. We think you will
be as excited as we are about our programs. After trying one of them, you may
wish to join us … we would certainly welcome you aboard. When you see us on the
water, wave and we'll wave back.
Happy Boating!
Be Moore, Flotilla Commander
Flotilla 12-12
Edisto Island, South Carolina