Flotilla 73, a part of District 7, Division 7 located at 299 Boca Ciega Dr., Madeira Beach, FL (727) 391-5185
 
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Flotilla 73 Activities

We not only get involved in teaching "Safe Boating" to the general public, but we also teach boating and water safety classes in local schools. Here are a couple of examples. One is a poolside session on using safety equipment, such as PFD's (life jackets) and survival in cold water. Another is a classroom session of a boating course dedicated for youngsters.
Life jacket training at the pool boating class for the youngest ones Boating class at school
     
Boat Crew Operations is one of our major activities. We coordinate patrols with the U.S. Coast Guard to perform many boating safety related tasks such as towing, checking Aids to Navigation, security patrols around Tampa, and safety patrols on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Our boats will go out with a trained coxswain and crew in members' boats operating as Coast Guard Facilities.
U.S.C.G. 25' Patrol Craft U.S.C.G. Auxiliary Patrol Facility Disabled boat under tow by Auxiliary
     
We even get involved in parades and raft-ups for fun. Sometimes, since we are a self-help organization, are involved in maintenance chores such as installing a new dock at our Flotilla building or repairing our radio antenna.
Auxiliary Facility at Veteran's Day Parade Flotilla member raft-up Auxiliarists installing new dock
     
Here are some more of our fellowship activities with families involved.
Relaxing by the shore Party time Lunch break
     
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