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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
NINTH DISTRICT EASTERN REGION, FLOTILLA 45
BRADDOCK BAY - ROCHESTER, NY
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WHO WE ARE
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Membership Information on Public Education, Vessel Exams, Operations, and Fellowship AUXILIARY
Volunteer for membership in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary at Flotilla 45 Braddock Bay - Rochester, NY on the Southern Shore of Lake Ontario MEMBERSHIP
Latest news about boating safety and the US Coast Guard Auxilairy. NEWS
Events in Braddock Bay, Greece, and Rochester, NY where the Axuiliary will be promoting boating safety to the Lake Ontario boating community EVENTS
View our award winning newsletter, the Signal Bridge, online! NEWSLETTER
Album of the photos from local Rochester events for out flotilla PHOTOS
Member Specific Information STAFF
Member Specific Information MEMBERS
WHAT WE DO
Boating Safety Education Classes and Courses in Braddock Bay - Town of Greece in Rochester, NY EDUCATION
Free Vessel Safety Checks Inspections, Examinations, & VSC VESSEL EXAMS
Operations keeping the boating public safe with safety patrols and search and rescue OPERATIONS
Having fun while volunteering for Flotilla 45 at Braddock Bay in the Town of Greece in Rochester, NY onm the Southern Shore of Lake Ontario while promoting PWC and Boating Safety. FELLOWSHIP
Boating Safety tips and education classes for PWC, Jet Skis, and Vessels SAFETY
Relations and associations to local town of Greece in Rochester, NY boating information, PWC/Jet Skis, navigation laws, safe boating, and national boating safety SITES
 
Flotilla 45 Braddock Bay - Rochester, NY wins 2006 US Coast Guard Auxiliary Best of the Web Runner Up Award Winner
Flotilla 45 Braddock Bay - Rochester, NY wins 2002 US Coast Guard Auxiliary Best of the Web Award Winner
USCG C-School certified
 
Photo Album

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(Note: We are constantly adding new photos to the album. Check back often to see the changes. Many thanks go to our Flotilla photographers.)

Braddock Bay Marina Sign.  

Flotilla 45 in Action

 FSO-PB Bob Verstreet receiving award for his continued excellence in doing Flotilla 45's Signal Bridge for the past 10-20 years. Flotilla 45's July meeting at Braddock Bay. Photo by Bill Bach. Marsha demonstrates Coastie at the Rochester Boat Show. Photo by Colin Williams. Flotilla 45 Teaching Boating Safely Class At Greece Town Hall. Photo by Colin Williams. Towing practice on Lake Ontario. Crew Training in Lake Ontario, Long Tow. Crew Training in Lake Ontario.  

Awards and Recognition

Member S. Fischpera receives Division recognition. Charter Member E. Cary receives Division recognition for his many years of service.

Knot Tying Demonstration

 Knot Tying, showing various trick and techniques for tying useful marine knots such as the bowline, square, clove hitch, figure 8, and two half-hitch at Braddock Bay Marina, Rochester, NY - Town of Greece - Monroe County Knot Tying, showing various trick and techniques for tying useful marine knots such as the bowline, square, clove hitch, figure 8, and two half-hitch at Braddock Bay Marina, Rochester, NY - Town of Greece - Monroe County Knot Tying, showing various trick and techniques for tying useful marine knots such as the bowline, square, clove hitch, figure 8, and two half-hitch at Braddock Bay Marina, Rochester, NY - Town of Greece - Monroe County Knot Tying, showing various trick and techniques for tying useful marine knots such as the bowline, square, clove hitch, figure 8, and two half-hitch at Braddock Bay Marina, Rochester, NY - Town of Greece - Monroe County Knot Tying, showing various trick and techniques for tying useful marine knots such as the bowline, square, clove hitch, figure 8, and two half-hitch at Braddock Bay Marina, Rochester, NY - Town of Greece - Monroe County

Memorial Day Service

Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Flotilla 45 Memorial Day Ceremony at Braddock Bay. Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Our Annual Memorial Day Service Flags flying at our Memorial Day services

Memorial Day Parade

Participating in the annual memorial day parade in Greece a suburb of Rochester, NY Participating in the annual memorial day parade in Greece a suburb of Rochester, NY Participating in the annual memorial day parade in Greece a suburb of Rochester, NY Participating in the annual memorial day parade in Greece a suburb of Rochester, NY Flotilla 45 Operational Facility in the Memorial Day Parade, Greece, NY.

Vessel Examinations

 Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days Free Vessel Safety Checks for federal and state requirements at Braddock Bay Days

Annual Picnic

Fellowship at the annual flotilla picnic. Fellowship at the annual flotilla picnic. Fellowship at the annual flotilla picnic. Fellowship at the annual flotilla picnic.

Breakfast in Bed

The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season. The crew at our annual breakfast to kickoff the patrol season.

Fellowship

  Preparing to hunt for Easter eggs at Station Rochester. Fellowship in our flotilla Fellowship in our flotilla Fellowship in our flotilla Fellowship in our flotilla Fellowship in our flotilla

Flotilla 45 30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary Party - VFC Gordy Aman and his wife Elaine. Photo: R. Fischpera 30th Anniversary Party - FC Colin Williams and his wife Jean. Photo: R. Fischpera 30th Anniversary Party - Town of Greece Supervisor Mr. Augberger gives Flotilla 45 a proclamation. Photo: R. Fischpera 30th Anniversary Party - Charter Member Emmett Carey receives an award from Division Captain Marsha Carpenter and master of ceremonies Richard Fischpera. Photo: UNKOWN 30th Anniversary Party - Happy Anniversary Cake. Photo: R. Fischpera

Coast Guard Station, Rochester, NY

Coast Guard Station--Rochester, NY. Coast Guard Station--Rochester, NY. Coast Guard Station--Rochester, NY. Rochester Harbor. Aerial view. Photo by Bill Bach.

Spirit of Ontario

Spirit of Ontario entering the Port of Rochester, escorted by USCG. Spirit of Ontario entering the Port of Rochester. Spirit of Ontario making first turn in the Genesee River. Spirit of Ontario completing first turn in the Genesee River. Spirit of Ontario in open water. Spirit of Ontario in open water.

Flotilla 45 Swears In New Members

New members sworn in at our November meeting: 2003: Welcome new members! Jim, Lyle, Daniel are sworn in by VC Carpenter and FC Fischpera. Photo by Colin Williams. Swearing in Shawn, Welcome Aboard!

Member Training

Classroom instruction for our yearly update for the public education instructors SWET Training for the air crews 

After a full season, the dedicated crew of Flotilla 45 rests up for next year!

9-02-02: Sarah. Photo by Rick Fischpera. 9-02-02: Gordy. Photo by Rick Fischpera. 9-02-02: Colin (Mick). Photo by Rick Fischpera. 9-02-02: Rick. 

You're Never Too Old (or Young!)

 Again, You're never too 'old' to join the Auxiliary! You're never too 'old' to join the Auxiliary!

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