Become a Member 

Flotilla 5-3 usually meets on the 4th Monday evening of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. We meet at the Parkcrest Christian Church located at 668 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814. Contact webmaster for further information.

Opportunities are available in Public Education, Vessel Safety Checks, Safety Patrols, Aids to Navigation, Communications, Recruiting, Administrative Support, Marine Environmental Protection, and others. Excellent free training is available with beginning to advanced classes offered to all members.

Don't miss the opportunity to join this premier volunteer organization, expand your knowledge of Safe Boating, and gain personal growth while assisting the public and helping the Coast Guard family.

You must be 17 years of age or older and have proof of U.S. citizenship.

As we are part of the Department of Homeland Security, a Personal Security check is required of all applicants.

Feel free to review the New Member Study Guide.

Guests are always welcome. Please contact us for more information and to verify place and time as occasionally we change the meeting time and location. We look forward to meeting you!

Please pass this information on to all your friends and relatives that might be interested in finding out more about us.

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