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Operations Ribbon granted to those who qualify in auxiliary operations programs. Click on the ribbon to go to the National Operations website, (the "O' dept) at:  http://www.auxodept.org

Please Note: The State of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has a web site here.

This is one of the ways that flotilla 04-08 tries to be different. We have an IT help desk & FSO-CS page! Fully implementing the idea of the e-Auxiliary, go to the Web Officer's Page at the FSO-CS link below for Internet and computer assistance.

 

 

Local Marinas List

 

 This ain't no "Paper Flotilla" dept: See the flotilla on duty & on the water at the Krewe of Bilge Parade here at furstphotos.com  further efforts to distance ourselves from a paper flotilla are HELO OPS support, and the extensive training described on the Surface Ops and Boat Crew pages.

 

 

Slidell Flotilla 4-08 - 8th District CR
 

 

Boat Handling Guide

"Wait! Before Leaving." A Pre-underway Check List

Boating Safety Suggestions

 

  • Always wear your personal floatation device (PFD).
  • File a float plan. See "Float Plan Central™" for details.
  • Alcohol and safe boating operation just don't mix.
  • Know how to swim.
  • Read the owner's manual for your boat.
  • Always maintain a good look at where you're going. Stay to the right of oncoming vessels.
  • Keep a whistle or horn readily available.
  • Stay away from tugs, towboats and large ships.
  • Stay away from swimming beaches, waterfront residences, jetties, dams and shallow water.
  • Don't cut in front of other boats or jump wakes.
  • Check the pressure gauge on your fire extinguisher.
  • Show consideration to others; be courteous and use common sense in the operation of your craft.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with the maneuvering characteristics of your craft.

    Always be considerate of other water enthusiasts. Be responsible. Be safe.
    Your life may depend upon it!

     

    More Boating Safety Information

     

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