***Why does the USCG Auxiliary Promote Boating Safety?***

Supporting the United States Coast Guard for 70 Years!

What is the Coast Guard Auxiliary?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was established by Congress in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. It includes more than 30,000 members from all walks of life who receive special training so that they may be a functional part of Team Coast Guard.   (Photo shows transfer of personnel between an Auxiliary Coast Guard vessel and a Regular Coast Guard vessel off the coast of Maui during a joint training mission.)

Auxiliarists assist the Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, maritime security and environmental protection and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth.  (Pictured below is Maui Flotilla Commander with US Coast Guard Vice-Commandant )

Auxiliarists volunteer more than 2 million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families.  (Pictured above is a Maui auxiliarist upon completion of an area familiarization flight around the Hawaiian Islands)

Who are We?

We are your friends and neighbors doing our part to make Hawaii boating safer.  We provide volunteer assistance on the island of Maui, Hawaii from Maalaea Harbor - We help to save lives, property and support the US Coast Guard.  (Below civilians, Coast Guard personnel, and Auxiliarists salute the national ensign at Station Maui ceremony.)

Click Here to find out more about getting involved.

Click Here to  visit the National AUX site.

Click Here to visit District 14 AUX site

Click Here to visit USCG Station Maui site.

Updated 06 FEB 2010