May 11, 2025 | Flotsam & Jetsam, Top Articles
“The USCG Sector San Juan received a report of an unmanned, adrift 15’ white dinghy named ZIGGY. The dinghy bore the following markings: “High Field Sport 520” and serial number “SRR 199779.” The dinghy was located approximately 30NM south of St Croix, USVIs. ... Read More
Apr 18, 2025 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and local partners continue the comprehensive search for Mr. Jeffery Hattori, missing west of Guam on his 14-foot skiff, Lady G, described as white with blue... Read More
Apr 18, 2025 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO for FV Makalapuaonalani Hawaii Captain Earl Kekuana’oa Hind, 42 years old, was last seen off the south side of the Big Island of Hawaii on April 9, 2025 underway, and just off the... Read More
Apr 8, 2025 | Resolved, Top Articles
April, 8, 2025 – Good News – USCG District One Boston Bravo Zulu – SV Hot Chocolate has been located by a cargo ship and a USCG plane. The sailors are in the process of being rescued. Thanks to all who helped. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile... Read More
Mar 1, 2025 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Update: As of April 8, 2025, there is still no news of SV Venture from the family, the Canadian JRCC, USCG or MRCC Trinidad. The family is working with the local police and a notice has been posted on Interpol. Keep a sharp lookout for this boat, debris or any sign of... Read More
Mar 21, 2024 | Safety at Sea, Stories, Top Articles
Are you prepared for a medical emergency in a remote anchorage? *Posted here from Boat Watch Facebook Group. Deb Hare is the author and it was originally posted on Bahamas Land and Sea Facebook Group March 14, 2024 Deb Hare Bahamas, Land and Sea LESSONS LEARNED from... Read More
Feb 8, 2024 | News, Safety at Sea, Top Articles
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
Jan 7, 2024 | Safety at Sea, Top Articles
Tips from Paul Banard, USCG – January 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Heartland Safe Boating Happy New Year my boating friends! How about making a boating resolution for the coming year? Here are some ideas. *Start wearing a life jacket. *Register for and... Read More
Jan 4, 2024 | Safety at Sea, Top Articles
Note: This article November 27, 2023,by Paul Banard, USCG appeared in Facebook Groups on Safety. Hi everyone. I am the Recreational Boating Safety Specialist for the Coast Guard’s Eighth District. The Florida Panhandle is part of my territory. The recent kayak... Read More
Oct 30, 2023 | News, Resolved, Top Articles
U.S. NEWS OCT. 27, 2023 / 3:43 PM Mariner missing for nearly two weeks found alive in life raft off Cape Flattery, Wash. By Doug Cunningham 1 of 2 | One of two missing mariners was found alive Thursday after nearly two weeks at sea in a life raft 70 miles off of... Read More
