Charlevoix USCG Auxiliary

07/05/2026

The Roscommon Flotilla (26-03) will be offering the last Boating Safety class of the season to the public on July 11th. Last call for sign-ups!
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06/29/2026

ATTENTION! Boating restrictions on the Crooked River have been relaxed -
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Emmet County Sheriff’s Office
Petoskey, Michigan

Crooked River Re-Opened

The Crooked River will be open to boating traffic starting Friday, June 26, 2026. While the river is open, conditions remain elevated. No Wake restrictions will be strictly enforced to prevent further damage to shoreline properties.

Sheriff Matt Leirstein reminds boaters that compliance is not optional:
“Slow down, follow No Wake laws, and be mindful of residents along the river.”

Debris and other hazards remain in the waterway. Boaters should use caution.

Report unsafe activity to the Sheriff’s Office at (231) 439-8900, [email protected], or download the Emmet County Sheriff's Office mobile application to make anonymous reports. For emergencies, call 911.

06/26/2026

The National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) is a nationwide survey sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard to understand how many people go boating, what types of boats they use, and how often they are on the water. As part of the survey, we are asking for volunteers to take a few minutes to complete a brief sign-up page asking about their boating habits and share their contact information with the Coast Guard so a wide range of boaters can be invited to participate in the larger NRBSS survey later in this year.

To volunteer, please go to: https://norcfed.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ezfBlrTYxLdG4e.

Thank you!

06/22/2026

AHOY MATEYS!!!...........BOATING SAFETY CAN BE FUN! Most people probably never think of practicing boating safety as a way of having 'fun' out on the water, but that is exactly the attitude that the Charlevoix Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla conveyed to students in a boating safety class in Charlevoix on May 30, 2026. This Boating America Class was almost at capacity, and the students, upon successfully completing this one day course, were issued a Boating Certificate allowing them to operate a vessel as allowed by law in Michigan. While most of the students were youth, several adults attended as well as a "refresher" on boating safety and Michigan boating laws. The class was taught by four public education instructors from the Charlevoix Auxiliary. The students were not only informed about boating "rules of the road", but also learned from instructor first-hand accounts about hazards/mishaps they have witnessed. So....if you are a new boater, or just an "old salt" who just wants a refresher on boating safety, the Coast Guard Auxiliary has a variety of boating safety/education classes available for you, and you can find a course at our website (see Links section).

06/15/2026

As part of their role in doing outreach to the community, the Station Chief for Coast Guard Station Charlevoix and members of the Charlevoix Coast Guard Auxiliary hosted a community Q&A session at the Charlevoix Yacht club on May 29, 2026. This event allowed members of the Boating community to learn more about the role of the Coast Guard in protecting the public from boating hazards, as well as the role of the Auxiliary in being a "Force Multiplier" in assisting the Coast Guard. Among these activities performed by the Auxiliary are: free vessel examinations, Marina program visits, hosting public education/boater safety courses, public event on water patrols, and in many other roles.

06/15/2026

In honoring the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to our country, the members of the Roscommon Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla participated in the Houghton Lake Memorial Day parade on May 25, 2026. The auxiliary members rode in a trailered Pontoon Boat, used by the Auxiliary in Operations, down Highway M-55 and waved to an enthusiastic crowd who had gathered for the parade. Among those representing the Auxiliary in the parade was the District Captain, North, for the Great Lakes District-Central Region. Along with having the pontoon boat in the parade, the Auxiliary also had the robot "Coastie" along to entertain children attending the parade. The members of the Auxiliary, before the parade started, were able to reach out to the public to tell them more about the activities of the Auxiliary and to personally thank some veterans attending the parade for their service.
(Photos courtesy of the Houghton Lake Resorter)

06/06/2026

In honoring the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, regular duty members of Coast Guard Station St. Ignace and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Upper Great Lakes Flotilla participated in the Mackinaw City Memorial Day Parade on May 23, 2026. Together they rode in a trailered Coast Guard vessel down main street in Mackinaw City and waved to an enthusiastic crowd who had gathered for the parade. Among those representing the Auxiliary were the Upper Great Lakes Flotilla Commander and the Division 26 Commander. Before the parade Auxiliary members informed the public about Auxiliary activities and answered questions from prospective members. A big "Thank You" to the regular duty members of Station St. Ignace for their accommodation and collaboration with the Auxiliary in this parade.

06/06/2026

Charlevoix Auxiliary Flotilla National Safe Boating Week Display: As part of their role in promoting boating safety, members of the Charlevoix Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla set up a display table at the West Marine Store in Petoskey on May 22, 2026. The Flotilla table had boating safety brochures on most every boating topic and a video displaying many of the activities performed by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Members of the Flotilla, including the the Division Operations Officer, were on hand to answer questions on boating safety and to let the public know more about the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

06/06/2026

The Traverse City Auxiliary Flotilla Public Affairs Officer Discusses Boating Safety with the Traverse City Media: Boating safety tips for the season ahead... wear your life jacket, file a float plan, and know the water. Especially important to know is that cold Great Lakes temperatures and uninformed boaters are a dangerous combination as summer recreation season kicks off.

Coast Guard Auxiliary says cold Great Lakes temperatures and uninformed boaters are a dangerous combination as summer recreation season kicks off

06/06/2026

The Charlevoix Auxiliary Flotilla conducted a Boats N Kids Boating Safety Presentation on May 8, 2026 to the 6th, 7th and 8th Graders at St. Mary's Catholic School in Charlevoix. This presentation allows students the opportunity to learn valuable water and boating safety information from Coast Guard Auxiliary members.