Coast Guard Station Ludington
Ludington North Breakwall LightFlotilla 31-6, 9th Western District
Ludington, Michigan
(formerly Flotilla 20-06)

The Ludington Auxiliary Meetings are held every second THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 pm in the Ludington Coast Guard Station.

The Public is always invited to attend.


 
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR... PLEASE BE CAREFUL OUT ON THAT ICE!
TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT SUP's!
Okay, you got a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard).  Did you know that per Coast Guard rules, if it is not operated within a surfing, swimming, or bathing area, it is considered a "VESSEL"?  Guess what, that means it is regulated like a vessel, and:

You are required to carry a PFD (if 13 or over) or WEAR IT (if under 13).
ALSO a whistle or other sound device is required.
AND, if after sunset, a flashlight is required.

SOUNDS LIKE A SHORT TRAINING CLASS WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA
That's what we think, too.  We are planning to conduct some short training classes for SUP operators.  Stay tuned, we will announce new classes soon.
NEW ONLINE NAVIGATIONAL CLASS!
The Coast Guard Auxiliary, in partnership with the Boat US Foundation, has launched a new educational program for boaters, an online, self-study course called Modern Marine Navigation.  Boaters who enroll in this course will learn, using their own computers or tablets, in the comfort of their own homes. The cost is $40, but there is a 10% discount for using the promo code:  0953106
Click here for more info:  http://www.boatus.org/navigation/

And we held a CPR Class...Good turnout
click here to see photos
Great Lakes Observing System (Wx Buoy) is OFF LINE for Winter!
 (click this link to view local OFFSHORE conditions)
  Come spring ==>   Text 45024 to (734) 418-7299 to get instant wind/temp/waves

  Also see local conditions here:  NOAA weather station BSBM4 - Big Point Sable

NOAA weather station LDTM4 - Per Marquette Lake

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