Operations Mission (On the Water Patrols)...
Flotilla 10-07 Operations Department is responsible
for the planning, scheduling and implementation of our
on the water patrols. We use our personally owned boats,
called Facilities, which have been specially equipped
and approved by the United States Coast Guard to operate
under official orders on Lake Hopatcong.
We provide hands on training for our members, to Coast
Guard standards, in becoming qualified as crew members
and coxswains for our surface patrols. Also, we monitor
the safety of all the vessels we observe in our operating area.
We are focused on boating safety for our crew and the
boating public. Therefore, one of our most important
activities on patrol is to participate in Search and Rescue
efforts for individuals or vessels in distress. If there
are no private towing sources available, we will tow
disabled vessels to a safe location. In addition to
our routine patrols, we also assist in safety zone
control at public marine events such as fireworks displays,
swim meets, and kayak races. We also verify the proper
location and operation of various types of Aids to Navigation,
such as buoys, bridge lights, and controlled areas
(no wake, swimming) etc.
If you are interested in learning more about our
Flotilla and what we do to promote and encourage boating
safety at the Lake, feel free to attend one of our regular
monthly meetings noted on our home page, or contact us using
the contact link on the left menu.
Thank you and remember to always wear your life jacket
while boating!
