Flotilla 85

Flotilla Commander

Brad Nielsen
Phone:
(509) 543-4959

Vice Flotilla Commander

Kenneth Beck
Phone:
(509) 628-4855

Serving in the Tri-Cities area of South Central Washington our activities include:.

We meet at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at the US Coast Guard Station - ANT Kennewick on Clover Island, Kennewick WA. We invite anyone interested to attend our meeting to join us.
On-the-water activities primarily on the Columbia and Snake Rivers
- We conduct Safety Patrols
- Inspect Private Aids to Navigation and Bridges
- Check for needed updates to Navigation Charts.
- Maintain Safety Zones for various events on the river such as 4th of July fireworks, Hydroplane Races, Cross River Swim and Christmas Lighted Boat Parade.
Community activities.
- Teach Boating and Water Safety Classes for students (K - 12)
- Teach adults Boating and Water Safety Classes that meet the Washington/Oregon State requirement for Boater Education. Also some Insurance Companies allow up to a 10% reduction in Boat Insurance rate for course completion.
- Provide speakers for Boating and Water Safety presentations to local groups.
- Conduct free Vessel Safety Checks on request that will check that your boat is properly equipped to safely be on the water