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Welcome to the Big Pine Key web site. Big Pine Key is located in the
lower Florida Keys between Marathon and Key West. Our flotilla is
the most active from October to May when tourists and snowbirds arrive
to enjoy our sunny skies and warm weather.
Our climate is ideal for boating activities but boaters need to be aware
of our shallow water and environmental concerns. Fines can be
heavy for grounding a vessel or otherwise harming the environment.
We are within the jurisdiction of three wildlife sanctuaries. NOAA,
the Key Deer Sanctuary and the White Heron Sanctuary. It pays to be
prudent and educated. For more information please click on
Keys boating.
Safe Boating Classes are held from October to April see Boat Classes for more details.
For important
information
regarding the change in
the use of EPIRBS
click
bulletin board
Flotilla 3 is a small part of a very large
organization, over 38,000 members strong from Guam to the Virgin Islands
and throughout the United States. The Coast Guard
Auxiliary is the
volunteer arm of the Coast Guard. Boating safety is a primary
concern. We perform safety patrols of near shore waters with our
trained crews and coxswains backed up by radio watch standers on shore.
We teach safe boating courses. We also perform complimentary Vessel
Safety Checks which can save you money on fines. Click onto
Vessel Inspections for more information.
In addition, we routinely check on markers and buoys and other
navigational aids; distribute safety material to local marinas, and will
soon be helping the Coast Guard on pollution patrols.
You are welcome to attend our regular meetings which are held every second Thursday from October to June at the Habitat for Humanity Building on U.S. 1 in Big Pine Key. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Webmaster: FSO Communications Services last updated: 05/08/2008
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