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
Mar 10, 2024 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO for missing fisherman, Raymond Roseman, age 62, who left Bogles, Carriacou on March 8, 2024. Roseman set out alone in a 13 foot, white boat, equipped only with oars and no engine. Keep a... Read More
Mar 3, 2024 | Resolved, Top Articles
UPDATE: Good News – Rescue of two sailors successful! RCC Norfolk coordinated with a Greek Merchant Ship, Frio Ionian, to divert. The ship and sailors are on their way to Panama and will fly home to France from there. Coast Guard, good Samaritan vessel rescue 2... Read More
Feb 22, 2024 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Statement from the family members of the crew of S/V Simplicity: “Many in the Salty Dawg family have offered support and the willingness to help in any way that they can, as we all mourn the disappearance of two of our long term members, Ralph and Kathy of... 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 30, 2024 | News, Top Articles
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
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
Dec 23, 2023 | Flotsam & Jetsam, Top Articles
Debris Found South of St. Augustine This report on December 22, 2023, is from a Boat Watch Facebook Post: Note:”It has been confirmed items are not from the missing Carol Ann out of Brunswick, Ga. Not sure if this is beneficial to anyone but these are items that... Read More
Dec 23, 2023 | Flotsam & Jetsam, Top Articles
Blue Pirogue Found Adrift Canary Islands On Dec. 23, 2023 a Blue Pirogue was reported adrift by a cruising boat at 14 25.165N and 41 22.386W. The boat is bright blue with white stripes and an outboard engine attached. It does not appear to have many barnacles. A... Read More