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Slow Boat Pursuit On Delaware River: Stolen Gun And Stolen Boat = Jail Time
A man armed with a stolen gun stole a boat on Philadelphia's Delaware River and pretended to be a federal official when confronted by the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday, investigators said.
The ordeal began around 7:10 p.m. when Philadelphia police officers were flagged down by a member of a sail club. The member told police the club was doing training exercises at Pier 5 Marina near Penn's Landing just after 6:30 p.m. when a man, later identified as 31-year-old Roger Pojar,... -
Dramatic Rescue Results In Arrest
Man who allegedly left a dead fish at the 'Goonies' house rescued from rough seas near stolen yacht
The man was taken into custody late Friday at a warming center near Astoria, Oregon, police said.
Feb. 3, 2023, 11:56 PM PST
By Dennis Romero
Man who allegedly left dead fish at 'Goonies' house rescued from rough seas near stolen yacht (nbcnews.com)
Unknowing rescuers plucked a man accused of... -
Testing DSC
Nearly a decade ago, the implementation of DSC was introduced to the sailing populace
and some members of the USCG were present at a Double Handed Farallones Race Skippers Meeting to
demonstrate and answer questions ...
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Little Alcatraz Parkup
On Saturday morning, a powerboat parked itself up upon Little Alcatraz around 9:55 AM
\One man, one woman and 3 dogs were aboard.
SFPD marine unit, USCG Helo and Vessel Assist rendered aide and got the boat off the rock with no injuries and apparently no environment impacts. ( tell that to the crushed mussels)
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in NewsSir Schwenky Dank Rescued In Dramatic Fashion
Pacific Cup Skipper Safely Evacuated on Return Voyage
August 8, 2022
Pacific Cup race organizers are happy to report that Andy Schwenk (57, Point Richmond, CA) has been brought safely to land by a combination of Coast Guard, Air Force, commercial shipping, and assistance from a fellow yacht. A rapidly-spreading infection required the action.
Andy’s Spindrift V, an Express 37, had completed the 2022 Pacific Cup, finishing first in her class on July 18.... -
in NewsSaving Calypso's Crew From Davey Jones's Locker
An incredible rescue involving U.S. Coast guard crews out of Cape Cod, after some sailors were hit by a “rogue wave” that crippled their boat.
It happened Sunday evening about 100 nautical miles south of Long Island Sound.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod were launched to help the sailboat after it was hit by that rogue wave.
When crews arrived on the scene, they realized how bad it was. The sailboat had been... -
The Training Never Stops
USCG Training of Ocean Beach in San Francisco
These 40' Surf Rescue Vessels are designed to perform rescues in dubious... -
Woman Rescued After Ingesting Anti Freeze 380 Miles Off Shore
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard and San Francisco Fire Department personnel medevaced a woman from a sailboat approximately 380... -
Puppies Rescued After Grand Banks Gets Grounded At Tomales Point
Coast Guard, partner agencies rescue man and 6 dogs, continue response to fuel spill near Tomales Point
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6 Rescued From Sinking Yacht Off Crescent City
MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. —Coast Guard crews from McKinleyville and North Bend, Oregon, rescued six people from their 79-foot sailboat Saturday,... -
Coasties Rescue 81 Year Old Sailor Off New York Coast
BOSTON — The crew of a good Samaritan vessel rescued an 81-year-old sailor aboard their disabled 36-foot sailing vessel approximately... -
Narrow Escape From Burning Vessel In PNW
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Coast Guard rescued three people from a burning vessel Tuesday evening five miles east of Port Angeles.... -
Cut Off Switches Now Required
Boaters are encouraged to check the U.S. Coast Guard website for additional information... -
Meanwhile In San Pablow Bay Sunday Night
There is sticky mud in that water.... -
Closing Up The Gender Gap
By Petty Officer Cynthia Oldham
While for decades the Coast Guard has permitted women to serve in every job – from aviator...