Flotilla News: The End (of the year) is Near

Our October meeting was was a very informative one. Que Pho was kind enough to run the meeting and had member training about our flotilla website and focused on some of the resources available there.

Another topic of discussion is the upcoming elections. If you have the desire to serve a term as an elected officer please attend the upcoming meeting and let us know. We will be happy to help you explore the possibilities.

Sunrise Over the Los Angeles Port Complex

Flotilla News

It’s dues time. The notices went out a while back and due upon receipt. If you have not had a chance to drop yours in the mail please do so soon. Or better yet, join us for our next meeting and bring it with you.

Giants in LA Harbor

Patrolling in LA/Long Beach Harbors is often patrolling amongst giants. There is so much going on in port complex with container ships, tankers, tall ships, tug boats, and barges on the move. Also in the mix are pleasure boats, sailboat races, kayakers and windsurfers all sharing the water. It would be hard to find anyplace the can offer a better patrolling experience.

Tall Ships Passing in Front of Angles Gate

Within that mix the Sea Hawk has been working hard again this year. In Los Angeles port complex alone she has done 13 tows year to date. They did 14 in the harbor in 2013. BZ to the Sea Hawk and her crew.

Sea Launch in Long Beach Harbor

There are  hidden gems in the harbor complex too. Have you heard of Sea Launch? It’s a launch pad located in Long Beach Harbor. When needed it’s companion vessels tow it out to sea and launch missiles. You can see their website here.

Upcoming Events

TCT Training: If you will be REYR this year due to not having TCT. The last session this year will be held soon. If you need information about the class or to register contact your FSO-MT.

Links of Interest

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake Lanier Georgia spotted a very strange vessel.

In Halloween news the Coast Guard is wondering if the Cutter Taney has a haunted hull.

So what can possible happen while on a boat? Well, this website logs maritime accidents all over the world. They even listed the recent sinking of the fuel barge that fuels the Catalina Express in Long Beach harbor.

Our Next Flotilla Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 11. Please join us. It will be located at Valley Presbyterian Hospital located at 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys Ca 91405  in the Health Education Center Classroom #1. You may use the Guest Parking area in the parking structure on Noble Street

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