Coast Guard rescues stranded wind surfer near Coyote Point

Coast Guard rescues stranded wind surfer near Coyote Point
A Coast Guard Station San Francisco 45-foot Response Boat crew rescues a stranded wind surfer after he became separated from his gear off Coyote Point near San Mateo, California, Sept. 18, 2018.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo) SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard, partner agencies and a good Samaritan rescued a stranded wind surfer after he became separated from his gear near Coyote Point, Tuesday evening. The...

Coast Guard, local agencies rescue two wind surfers north of Everett, Wash.

Coast Guard, local agencies rescue two wind surfers north of Everett, Wash.
A Tulalip Fire Department boat crew transports a wind surfer who had gone missing off Kayak Point, north of Everett, Wash., Nov. 19, 2017. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Estep SEATTLE — Coast Guard air and boat crews, as well as a Snohomish County Marine Unit and a Tulalip Fire Department boat crew, rescued two male wind surfers after they went missing near Kayak Point, north...

Coast Guard Encourages “Best Safety Practices” for Kayakers, Windsurfers

SAN FRANCISCO – The Coast Guard is reminding kayakers, windsurfers, kite surfers, and all others who engage in recreational water sports to take basic precautions before heading out on the water, and to be aware of the ways they can assist the Coast Guard with search and rescue efforts. At approximately 8:30 a.m., on Monday, September 1st, the Coast Guard received notification from a good Samaritan...