Check out the all new Flotilla 15-5 website at www.a0851505.uscgaux.info We will balance our missions of Recreational Boating Safety and Coast Guard Support with Maritime Homeland Security and other challenges that emerge as a result of our growing understanding of changes required in the post-9/11 era.
Operating as usual
Do you like boating? Enjoy being on the water? Would you like to help others learn how to be stewards of our lakes and rivers? Join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and become an ambassador of safe boating.
To learn more about this and other exciting opportunities with the U. S. Coast Guard contact the Fort Smith, Arkansas Coast Guard Auxiliary at [email protected]
Boating in the winter can be more dangerous.
https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/hypothermia-survival-cold-water
There is a saying among boat owners, "The two happiest days in a boat owners life: The day they purchased their boat---and the day they sell it." It's the time in-between some tend to ignore. With cold weather coming have you winterized your boat? The following article gives you a check list to get your boat ready for winter.
https://www.fmins.com/blog/complete-checklist-winterizing-boat/
For a complete winterizing a boat checklist, see here. Our steps to winterize a boat are simple and will help protect your boat from winter elements.
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The USCG AUX-Flotilla 15-5 is combining its two pages. Effective today, the page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/USCG-AUX-Flotilla-15-5-294490343182. Thank you for your understanding.
Check out the all new Flotilla 15-5 website at www.a0851505.uscgaux.info
Current Arkansas River flood conditions at Lock & Dam 14.
Current Arkansas River flood conditions at Lock & Dam 13.
Dragon Boat Races 2017 š
The River Valley's US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-5 is excited to be providing safety support for the 2017 River Valley Dragon Boat Races! For complete race details navigate to http://paddlesupfortsmith.com. See you there!
Paddles Up Fort Smith
Many thanks to Commodore Lawrence for taking the time and traveling to Fort Smith for training. We greatly appreciate it!
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Fort Smith's Flotilla 15-5 members are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our beloved Larry Alber. Larry passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 21st. There will be visitation held at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 N 12th St, on Friday June 24 from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 25th at 2:30pm, also at Edwards Funeral Home.
- Larry was a member of the USCG Auxiliary for over 25 years. He selflessly volunteered thousands of hours to the Auxiliary and his community, up until his death. He was an amazing man and will be tremendously missed.
- Flotilla 15-5 is planning a memorial boat flotilla from Fort Smith Park to the Garrison Ave. Bridge, via the Arkansas River, on July 9th at approximately 3:00pm. Additional details concerning the boat flotilla will soon be announced. We invite everyone who knew Larry to join us, as we pay respects to a remarkable man.
Fort Smith's Flotilla 15-5 members are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our beloved Larry Alber. Larry passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 21st. There will be visitation held at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 N 12th St, on Friday June 24 from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 25th at 2:30pm, also at Edwards Funeral Home.
- Larry was a member of the USCG Auxiliary for over 25 years. He selflessly volunteered thousands of hours to the Auxiliary and his community, up until his death. He was an amazing man and will be tremendously missed.
- Flotilla 15-5 is planning a memorial boat flotilla from Fort Smith Park to the Garrison Ave. Bridge, via the Arkansas River, on July 9th at approximately 3:00pm. Additional details concerning the boat flotilla will soon be announced. We invite everyone who knew Larry to join us, as we pay respects to a remarkable man.
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Beautiful day on the Arkansas River for some on the water training.
Jodie
The Dragonboat Races are here, Oct 10th, 9am at Fort Smith Park, here's a pic of 2 teams making a practice run today, it's going to be a fun time for the family
Doing our part to help keep our waterways safer.
With the flooding conditions on the Arkansas River, and more rain in the weather forecast for this weekend, the decision has been made by Commander Spears to cancel the Vessel Safety Check station in Fort Smith park on Saturday, May the 23rd, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. New date, soon to come!
CANCELLED.
Want a complimentary Vessel Safety Check decal for your boat to show others your keeping it safe on the water?
Fort Smith's USCG Auxiliary - Flotilla 15-5 will be set up at Fort Smith Park on Saturday, May the 23rd, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. We will issue free decals on your boat, upon approval from the examiner. Hope to see you there!
Be sure and stop by our Safety Booth set up at Whit's Marine - Open House. We will be operating the Booth, on Thursday the 26th from 9-6, Friday the 27th from 9-6, and Saturday the 28th from 9-2:30. We hope to see you there!
Link to Whit's Marine page, below:
https://www.facebook.com/whitsmarine?fref=ts
Promoting boating safety at the Arkansas Tackle Hunting and Boat Show!
Our first monthly meeting of the 2015 year is this Tuesday (01/06/15). Bring a pot-luck dish and enjoy socializing and dinner, at 6:30 PM. Or come for the business meeting, at 7:15 PM. Meetings are held at our Flotilla's Station, located at 3802 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR, next to Tilles Park.
Never been to one of our Flotilla's meetings, or maybe you don't own a boat? No worries! We're always looking forward to showing off our facilities and answering questions. Hope to see you there!
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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake Location: ARKANSAS
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards
Good news for paddling in America!
The Obama Administration issued a report on America's Great Outdoors earlier today that lists river recreation as among the top ten priorities of a new federal action plan for reconnecting people with nature through human-powered outdoor recreation. The report summarizes the results of listeni
The new Paddlesports America course is now being offered in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Follow the adjoining link for complete details.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-5
****MEETING CANCELLED**** The Flotilla 15-5 meeting that is scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclimate weather. Don't forget about the Open House (Station) - Recruiting Party coming up on the 12th of February.
Come and join us at the 2011 Fort Smith Boat and Outdoor Show, TODAY from 9-5pm!
Flotilla 15-5 will host the February 8th meeting of the Arkansas Canoe Club - River Valley Chapter at the USCG Auxiliary Station located at 3802 Grand Ave. next to Tillis Park. The meeting will start at 6:30pm. A swift water rescue video will be viewed during the meeting along with commentary on methods and techniques immediately following. Did I mention free pizza for members and guests attending?
Hey USCG AUX Flotilla 1-5, in Bay Shore, New York, thanks for being fan! You've got some very nice features on your website: http://a0140105.uscgaux.info/index.htm. Keep up the good work!
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