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A Reminder from the SAR USCG

A Reminder from the SAR USCG

From a February 5, 2024 USCG RCC Alameda press release re SV Malulani’s safe arrival in Hawaii: “The Coast Guard is greatly appreciative of the expert consult advice on weather and routes provided by experienced trans-pacific sailors,” said Douglas Samp, a... Read More
Cruise Ship Rescues Two in Kayak After FV Sinks Mexico

Cruise Ship Rescues Two in Kayak After FV Sinks Mexico

2 Men Rescued in Gulf of Mexico By Carnival Cruise Ship After Their Boat Sinks The men were stranded off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, and used a kayak to stay afloat By  Ingrid Vasquez Published on January 29, 2024 10:44PM EST   Photo of rescue mission as it... Read More
SV Caballero Adrift From St. Lucia

SV Caballero Adrift From St. Lucia

SV Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia SV The Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia Boat Watch has received a report that SV The Caballero dragged anchor and is missing from St. Lucia anchorage after Tropical Storm Bret. SV is a 44 foot 2002 Bavaria, white hull with blue stripe... Read More
USCG Uses AMVER in Rescue 1400 miles at Sea

USCG Uses AMVER in Rescue 1400 miles at Sea

Awesome work by USCG 5th District using AMVER AMVER is the Coast Guard Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue program which allows vessels to voluntarily provide position updates for the response to search and rescue around the world. Coast Guard coordinates rescue... Read More
Thank You to Boat Watch Members

Thank You to Boat Watch Members

May this New Year bring a new awareness for safety, layers of communication and float plans to our 10,000 members and to thank one and all for your assistance in locating overdue and missing boats. Your awareness and sharp lookouts save lives and help the families or... Read More