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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. We do however have a tireless group of auxiliarists who do their part in keeping the beautiful waters of the Keys safe during the summer. To find out more about the many and varied tasks performed by our dedicated volunteers click How We Serve You

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. The Big Pine Key Flotilla offers Boating Safety Courses from October to April. Boat Classes

 For more information please click on
Keys boating.

Safe Boating Classes are held from October to April  see    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.

Please check out these pages for your Boating Safety!       How we serve you Vessel inspections Keys boating Boat Classes USCG boating safety   Privacy Notice and Disclaimer     Webmaster: FSO Communications Services last updated: 07/04/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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