Welcome to United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Coastal North

THE U.S. COAST GUARD COUNTS ON THE OBX AUXILIARY TO…

Promote boating safety to the Coastal NC community

Provide qualified crew for boat, fixed wing, and helicopter training missions

Train the boating public through comprehensive safety classes

Conduct vessel safety checks

Develop U.S. Coast Guard level boating skills as auxiliary crew members and coxswains

We are proud to serve alongside the active-duty heroes of the United States Coast Guard

CGAUX Coastal NC Shipmates volunteer over 15,000 hours every year supporting a variety of missions focused on training.

You do not need a military or nautical background.

We will help you develop considerable boating knowledge and talents.

You must be at least 17 years old to be a member. We proudly welcome people of all backgrounds and skill sets.

Be Part of the Action & Help Save Lives

Since the recreational boating population in the United States is growing rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good men and women like you. As an Auxiliarist, you will have the opportunity to select and participate in one or more of the Auxiliary's major programs. If you feel strongly about the rewards you can get from serving your community, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you! Either through the Auxiliary's on-the-water Operations, Member Training, Public Education , Public Affairs, Vessel Examination, Radio Watchstanding, Coast Guard Recruiting, Marine Environmental Protection or Coast Guard Administration. No matter what your interests, there is an Auxiliary job for you.

Increase Your Skills

The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized training on all aspects of boating, as well as leadership, training and administration. Auxiliarists receive valuable training in seamanship and related skills, and enjoy the sense of confidence of knowing that they are better and safer boaters.

Support the Coast Guard

Auxiliarists provide direct operational and administrative support to many local Coast Guard units. You can wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and become part of Team Coast Guard. When you qualify through training, you can take part in Search and Rescue operations, stand radio watch at the Coast Guard Station, work with the Marine Safety Office on pollution matters, teach public and member education classes, represent the coast guard auxiliary at public events or work in the Recruiting Office.

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Service to Your Community

Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with satisfaction. We furnish and maintain our own equipment and can choose to participate at a level tailored to our individual capabilities. We provide boating safety classes for youth and adults and examine recreational vessel for safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe on the waterways.

Enjoy Fun & Fellowship

In all activities, enjoy fellowship - the good company of other Auxiliarists at meetings and training sessions, on patrols and other missions, and at ceremonies and social events. One of he Auxiliary's trademarks is good old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested members of the public are always welcome to attend one of our flotilla meetings. In addition, dedication to boating safety provides the atmosphere for getting together to swap boating experiences and participate in cruises and rendezvous. You'll find a special camaraderie among Auxiliarists that's hard to beat. There's time to relax and have fun at Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols, VSC's, classes, and conferences. Auxiliarists make lasting, meaningful friendships. Knowing that you belong to a special group of people and directly participate in helping save lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.