Waukegan Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 41-5

Flotilla Meeting this Thursday 7/18/24 7 pm at OPCEN 9 N. Harbor Place Waukegan IL for members and those interested in joining! Fellowship BBQ before at 6 pm weather permitting.

Congratulations to Waukegan Flotilla member Jim Hurster and team aboard Foray who finished this morning 27th in this years very challenging Mac race!

Our July 20, 2024 Boat America class is cancelled. The Aug 17, 2024 class will be the next available.

Flotilla Meeting tonight 6/20/24 7 pm at OPCEN 9 N. Harbor Place Waukegan IL for members and those interested in joining! Fellowship BBQ before at 6

Boaters, Mariners and Sailors and prospective recreational watercrafters..... There's still time to today to sign up for the Illinois Certificate Boater Safety Course, SAT: 9am -to 5pm at the USCG Auxiliary Operations Center. Get your boaters card today. REGISTER NOW at WaukeganAux.com

There are still some seats available for our in person "Boat America" safe boating course at our Operations/Education center in Waukegan. Register online at

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Flotilla Meeting tonight 5/16/24 7 pm at OPCEN 9 N. Harbor Place Waukegan IL for members and those interested in joining!

Train, train, train......USCG Aux Flotilla 41-05 had the privilege of receiving Life Support - CPR/AED training and recertification from instructor Commodore (past) & Evergreen Fire Department Division Chief Tom Mullally, who took us deep into CPR and the use of the AED. Excellent training. Great time.....THANKS Chief !

On Wednesday morning at USCG Station Kenosha, District 9 West of the USCG Auxiliary had the honor of presenting to over a dozen experienced 9WR Auxiliarists the distinguished U.S. Coast Guard Boat Force Operations Insignia. The Boat
Force Operations insignia is intended to identify those Coast Guard personnel currently working in the boat force operations field and to recognize the commitment of Coast Guard members who have repeatedly served in the community. This is a rare recognition, and the individuals have committed hundreds of hours to serve the marine community. Bravo Zulu !

The harbor and lake are warming up, and so is the boating season across the Midwest....hopefully safely! This past Monday, USCG Aux Flotilla 41-05 had the honor of receiving the 2024 National Safe Boating Week Proclamation from Waukegan Mayor Ann B. Taylor. Staff officers were on hand to receive the proclamation. (Pictured below: Jim Hurster, FSO-PA, Ron Aidikonis, FSO-HR, Jim Stahl, FVC and Flotilla Commander John Bruhn. )

This Saturday’s VHF Radio Class and Marlinspike is being combined with the Saturday June 1st class. There is still room in the June 1st class for those interested?

We launched 252359 today and will be ready shortly for patrols & training

The Boat America class this Saturday April 20th has been cancelled. The next offering is on May 18th in Waukegan, and spots are still available.

Interested in joining?
Contact us at [email protected]

Coast Guard Auxiliary Recruiting and Retention Video

2024 Public Education Schedule
Waukegan Harbor Flotilla 41-05
www.WaukeganAux.com to register
BOAT AMERICA CERTIFICATION
In-person 8 Hour class (9 am to 5 pm) $50.00 payable in advance. This is the course to obtain Coast Guard certificate of
completion which can be used nationwide. Additional materials for reciprocal Illinois state certification are included. The fee
includes workbook, supplementary materials, test, certificate and wallet card (on successful completion). In addition to course
material, basic line handling will be demonstrated and students will work with and take home practice line to reinforce their
skills. This class is offered the third Saturday of each month from April to September.
Saturday April 20 Saturday May 18 Sautrday June 15
Saturday July 20 Saturday August 17 Saturday September 21
YOUR SHIPS VHF RADIO & MARLIN SPIKE
In-person 3 hour class (9am until noon) to introduce you to the VHF radio on your boat and how to use it in the event of an
emergency. The class also includes some line handling skills. Everyone who is on a boat should know how to operate the radio
and handle lines. The class fee is $30.
Saturday April 27 Saturday June 1
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION- New Class!
In-person 3 Hour class (9 am to 12 pm) for boat owners or boaters who find themselves on a boat with nav gear. Also a great
class for future boat owners who want to better understand what electronic nav gear can do and why you may want it. The
course includes a workbook. Students must bring the manual to their chart plotter if they have one. The fee is $40.
Saturday May 4 Saturday July 6
INTRO TO NAVIGATION PART 1 & 2
In-person 4 Hour class (9 am to 1 pm) anyone who wants to learn to navigate to various destinations or just wants to better
understand how to read a navigational chart. This is a hands on class and students will be using various tools to chart courses.
The $50 class fee includes a book and chart.
Saturday June 29
HANDLING YOUR BOAT – New class!
In person 3 Hour class (9 am to 12 pm). Operating a boat requires a different skillset than other forms of transportation. In
addition to the lack of brakes, there are many other nuances involved with safely operating a boat. A great class for new boaters
and a good refresher for those who have been on the water for awhile. $40 includes class and practice line.
Saturday May 25, 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Classes may be cancelled in the event of insuffienct enrollment. For most current schedule check the website.
Enrollments must be completed and paid for online. Refunds only if the class is cancelled by us.
If there is a high unmet demand for a class, another session may be added. Watch the website for details.
All classes are presented at our Waukegan Harbor Education Center, 9 Harbor Place, Waukegan
For questions regarding any class offerings please email [email protected]
In the event of emergency, contact Dave Colen, 224-226-1823

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Our Monthly meeting is this Thursday 3/21/24 7 pm at our Operations & Education Center 9 N. Harbor Place Waukegan IL. For members and anyone interested in joining!

Our Flotilla dockside boat crew training for the 2024 season has started at our operation/education center in Waukegan. More boat crew is needed. Open to Men & woman 18 years on up. If interested email us at [email protected]

Our Monthly meeting is this Thursday 15Feb2024 at 1900 hrs. Much to cover in prep for this seasons patrols. Meeting is open to those interested in joining the USCG Auxiliary. Meeting is at our Operation and Education Center 9 S. Harbor Place Waukegan IL.

New member Heiger being sworn in by VFC Kristufek at last nights Flotilla meeting!

We will have a meetup for training tomorrow morning 11/11 from 9 am till noon at our Operation and Education Center 9 E. Harbor Place Waukegan IL. for members and anyone interested in joining the USCG Auxiliary

Waukegan Auxiliary monthly meeting is tomorrow 9/21/23 at our Operations Center adjacent to the Waukegan boat ramps. Meeting is at 7 pm. Fellowship barbecue weather permitting prior to the meeting at 5:30 pm.

Elvis will be at Green Town on the Rocks tonight along with food, drinks, and prizes!

Only one week away!

Waukegan Auxiliary monthly meeting is today 8/17/23 at our Operations Center adjacent to the Waukegan boat ramps. Meeting is at 7 pm. Fellowship barbecue weather permitting prior to the meeting at 5:30 pm.

A recent Waukegan Flotilla patrol

Save the Date!

Our "Boat America" safe boating class is tomorrow July 15, 2023. Signup online at www.waukeganaux.com

We are going to meetup tomorrow Sat. 6/24/23 at our Operations Center near the Waukegan boat ramp from 9 am till noon for member training, boating safety display, and vessel safety checks. Prospective members are welcome.