Area of Responsibility (AOR): Coastal waters and communities from Malibu to Palos Verdes, western portions of the Los Angeles Basin and the South Bay, including Marina del Rey, King Harbor.
Division 12 functions under the leadership of the Division Commander, Al Verdi, and the Division Vice Commander, Robin Neuman. They can be contacted at the following e-mail addresses:
- Alfred.J.Verdi at smbcga.org
- Robin.C.Neuman at smbcga.org
Questions or corrections about the web site may be directed to Nora.H.Watson at smbcga.org
Auxiliary Units:
- Los Angeles Flotilla 12-4
- Beach Cities Flotilla 12-5
- Marina del Rey Flotilla 12-7
- Santa Monica Flotilla 12-42
Active Duty Units within AOR:
- CG Air Station Los Angeles (LAX)
- USCGC HALIBUT (WPB-87340) (MDR)
Class: Boating Skills and Seamanship
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Start Date and Time: 26 JAN 2010; 8 lessons Tues. 7:00pm
Contact: Harold Pruett (310) 397-6288 vfc@uscgamdr.org
Class: Sailing Fundamentals
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Dates and Time: Thursdays 28 JAN - 18 MAR 2010 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Contact: Ronald D Miller (310) 937-9052 mastercaptainron@gmail.com
Class: Weekend Navigator - Part 2
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Dates and Time: Thursdays Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Contact: Ronald D Miller (310) 937-9052 mastercaptainron@gmail.com
Class: How to Read a Nautical Chart
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Start Date and Time: 04 APR 2010, 3 lessons Tues. 7:00pm
Contact: Tom Brocato 310-859-9282 vfc@uscgamdr.org
Class: Boating Skills and Seamanship
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Start Date and Time: 11 MAY 2010; 8 lessons Tues. 7:00pm
Contact: Harold Pruett (310) 397-6288 vfc@uscgamdr.org
Class: GPS for Mariners
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Dates and Time: Thursdays July 22, 29 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Contact: Ronald D Miller (310) 937-9052 mastercaptainron@gmail.com
Class: Weekend Navigator - Part 1
Location: Del Rey Yacht Club, 19000 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
Dates and Time: Thursdays Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Contact: Ronald D Miller (310) 937-9052 mastercaptainron@gmail.com
Division 12 Change of Watch and Award Ceremony
The Division 12 Change of Watch and Award Ceremony will be on Friday, 12 FEB 2010, 1800 social, 1900 dinner/program, and will be held at Cal Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. Register on-line - FINAL DEADLINE is 05 FEB!
Discover Marina Del Rey Day 2009
Division 12 partnered with other area Divisions to provide support for the annual Discover Marina Del Rey Day event at Burton Chace Park. This well-attended event featured the ever popular helicopter/rescue swimmer demonstration, courtesy of Air Station Los Angeles.
Santa Monica Bay OPTREX 2009
Division 12 hosted its annual OPTREX 17-19 JUL at Burton Chace Park. The event was extremely successful, both as a learning and fellowship experience.
View photos from this year's OPTREX
Flare Day
Flotilla 12-5 hosted a very successful Flare Day at Moonstone Park in Redondo Beach on 17 MAY 2009. The event consisted of Auxiliary Member training followed by several hours of open training time for the public. As always, this event was well-attended and enjoyed by all.
View photos from Flare Day 2009
View photos from Flare Day 2008
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Division 12 functions under the leadership of the Division Commander, Al Verdi, and the Division Vice Commander, Robin Neuman. They can be contacted at the following e-mail addresses:
- Alfred.J.Verdi at smbcga.org
- Robin.C.Neuman at smbcga.org
Questions or corrections about the web site may be directed to Nora.H.Watson at smbcga.org