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CENTRAL ARKANSAS FLOTILLA 15-8 Little Rock, Arkansas
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Scheduled Boating Education Classes
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June 4th. Regular meeting. 7:00 PM. Auxiliary station at the I-30 boat ramp in North Little Rock (inside the RV park).
July 2nd. Regular meeting. 7:00 PM. Auxiliary station at the I-30 boat ramp in North Little Rock (inside the RV park).
What does the Coast Guard Auxiliary do locally? Recreational Boating Safety We teach boating safety classes to the general public We conduct free boat safety inspections We monitor navigation aids on the Arkansas River to ensure that they are working properly Maintain displays of boating safety literature at public locations around the state and at special events such as boat shows Operations and Marine Safety We train our members to have a high level of small boat handling skills and knowledge We conduct boat patrols on the Arkansas River and Greer's Ferry Lake and provide assistance to boaters in distress and look for unusual activity around critical infrastructure We assist local law enforcement in patrolling safety zones on the Arkansas River during fireworks shows in Little Rock We provide support for local boating events such as the annual canoe race by having boats on the water to protect event participants and respond to emergencies We assist the Coast Guard in responding to grounded vessels on the Arkansas River We assist the Coast Guard in investigating and monitoring pollution events Assist the Coast Guard Help the Coast Guard recruiting station in Little Rock recruit active duty and reserve members as well as potential Coast Guard Academy students. Qualified boatcrew members in good physical condition that have the capability of deploying for several weeks may have the opportunity to join the Coast Guard's Disaster Area Response Team. Three members of the Central Arkansas Flotilla spent 3-4 weeks deployed in support of Coast Guard operations in Alabama and Louisiana following the Deepwater Horizon incident. Similar opportunities may arise in the future.
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