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Posts on ‘May 22nd, 2009’

Coast Guard responds to boat collision near Manasquan Inlet, N.J.

MANASQUAN, N.J. – The Coast Guard and local authorities responded to a boat collision Friday near the railroad bridge at the mouth of Manasquan Inlet, N.J.
One person is deceased and four people are injured.

Coast Guard Auxiliary unit to celebrate National Safe Boating Week at Foster Reservoir

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard and a local Coast Guard Auxiliary unit will celebrate National Safe Boating week during a day long celebration Saturday at Foster Reservoir near Eugene, Ore.

Coast Guard patrols Lake Texoma

HOUSTON— Memorial Day weekend is the traditional beginning of the summer boating season for millions of Americans nationwide. To ensure recreational boating safety, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston will have an active duty boat crew patrolling Lake Texoma this weekend, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. This is the third consecutive [...]

Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog to arrive in Kings Bay

KINGS BAY, Ga. – The Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) is scheduled to arrive at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Monday at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Sea Dog is an 87-foot coastal patrol boat commanded by Chief Warrant Officer Tyrome Tillet, and it has an assigned crew of 10 Coast Guard personnel.

Coast Guard issues Memorial Day boating safety advisory

BOSTON – The National Safe Boating Week, which began Saturday and is scheduled to run through Friday, coupled with the extended Memorial Day weekend, signals for many the start of the boating and paddling season in the northeast United States.

Coast Guard rescues disoriented, first-time ocean kayaker

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – The Coast Guard rescued a kayaker Thursday night from Burnt Porcupine Island, Maine, after he apparently became disoriented during his first ocean-kayaking trip.

Coast Guard assists 3 near Morehead City, N.C.

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – The Coast Guard, Towboat U.S. and a Good Samaritan worked together to rescue three people aboard a pleasure craft taking on water 27 miles southeast of Morehead City Friday.