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 Division 10Central Massachusetts, First District Northern Region |
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Welcome Aboard! The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is comprised of over 27,000 volunteers dedicated to safer recreational boating on the waters of the United States. These individuals undergo special training so that they are able to assist and augment the United States Coast Guard in its non-military, non-law enforcement programs such as: free public vessel safety checks, public boating education, safety patrols, search and rescue, and aids to navigation. We are Division 10 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 1 Northern Regrion (D1NR), with Flotilla members located in Central Massachusetts. Division 10 is comprised of these six area Flotillas:
Each Flotilla welcomes new members and provides the necessary training which opens a world of opportunities to boating enthusiasts. FREE Public Vessel Safety Check To obtain your free Vessel Safety Check, please visit the SafetySeal.net web site and use the "I Want a VSC" feature to locate a qualified Vessel Examiner in your area. (A qualified Vessel Examiner is a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the US Power Squadron, or both.) Classes and Publications Various boating classes are being held throughout the region. Find a class near you (D1NR web site). Other publications:
Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Join the Auxiliary To join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary you must be 17 years of age or older and a United States citizen. Ownership of a boat, a radio station, or an aircraft is desirable but not mandatory. There are other requirements but they are not extraordinary. Check out our Join the Auxiliary page for more information.
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