Flotilla 22 - Sandy Hook, NJ

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Flotilla 22 - Sandy Hook, NJ We are based at US Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, and contribute to all of the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary's missions. Willingness to support the U.S.

Our Flotilla is located in Highlands, NJ, and works side-by-side with US Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook to supplement their operational missions. We are authorized to participate in all Coast Guard missions except law enforcement and military operations. We provide all training required for our missions, based on US Coast Guard qualification standards. The kind of missions that we perform on a regular basis include:
AUX marine patrols in Sandy Hook and Raritan Bay and the adjacent major rivers
Communications watchstanding at Station Sandy Hook
Communications watchstanding with the Atlantic Strike Team
Communications watchstanding with Sector New York
AUX PWC patrols
Operation Clear Channel support for Sector New York
Crew augmentation on Coast Guard rescue boats and cutters
Maritime Domain Awareness and Homeland Security patrols
Emergency Medical and Health Services support for Station Sandy Hook and Sector New York
Special Event and Operations support in and around New York Harbor
In addition to these missions, we actively support the USCG with vessel safety checks, marine dealer visits, boating safety education courses, and have won several major awards including:
Best flotilla in the USA
Admiral's Operational Award
Presidential Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Commendation (several)
Meritorious Team Commendation (several)
Secretary's Outstanding Unit Award..and more! The basic requirements to become a member of the Auxiliary are:
United States citizenship
Minimum 17 years of age
No criminal background (minor misdemeanors, such as certain traffic violations do not disqualify)
Willingness to participate in operations (boating, aviation, radio communications), prevention (marine environmental safety and port operations), public education (recreational boating safety, vessel examinations and water safety) or other non-military roles suitable for unarmed, non-law enforcement volunteers. Coast Guard and the Auxiliary
We would be very happy to share more information about our activities. You can learn more on our website at http://boatsafenj.org/ and on our National site at http://cgaux.org/

10/13/2026
10/13/2026

⚓🇺🇸 Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy! 🎂

For 251 years, our Navy has stood the watch, defended our freedom, and answered our nation’s call.

Today, Naval Station Norfolk proudly celebrates the generations of Sailors, past and present, whose courage, sacrifice, and dedication continue to make our Navy the world’s finest.

251 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Here’s to many more! ⚓💙

Happy Birthday, Navy! 🇺🇸

10/13/2026
10/12/2026

The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation's newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation's innovative ADV database.

🔗 https://buff.ly/Q0iiQGf

10/12/2026

October is First Responder Appreciation Month in New Jersey!

This month, we’re recognizing the first responders who answer the call and provide lifesaving care when our communities need it most.

Join us in thanking our first responders, especially our EMS teams! Your dedication and service help make New Jersey safer, healthier, and stronger. Thank you for all that you do!

10/10/2026

Coast Guard and emergency personnel are at Barnegat Inlet for a boat crash with individuals in the water.

Update: 2 Individuals in water

Update: 1 man being rescued

Update: Second man rescued. Both are safe.

Photo is of actual boat after it was towed back in to the marina.

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20 Crispin Road
Highlands, NJ
07732

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