Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Last Chance

As spring approaches, California gets its last chance at some drought-relieving rain. Let’s hope there’s enough to do some good. Also, if you’re out on... Read More

Coast Guard punches holes in Cuba raft trip

Source: Coast Guard punches holes in Mayor Clint Johnson’s Cuba raft trip | News-JournalOnline.com Read More

Coast Guard receives a possible hoax distress signal near Longview

The Coast Guard received a distress signal on its radio on Wednesday night that may have originated near Longview. Source: Coast Guard receives a possible... Read More

Coast Guard holds cold-water survival demonstrations

The Coast Guard teamed up with other agencies for a day of cold-water survival demonstrations. Source: Coast Guard holds cold-water survival demonstrations Read More

Shoaling

Some folks have asked about shoaling and why is it an issue. Shoaling is the depositing of sand along the ocean floor, making the area... Read More

Wear It

Ready, set, Wear It is a great website to help promote the usage of life vests. They save lives and should be used, it’s that... Read More

Coast Guard Deciding If Storm-Damaged Cruise Ship Can Sail

Source: Coast Guard Deciding If Storm-Damaged Cruise Ship Can Sail Read More

Man dies after falling off Pacifica Pier

The U.S. Coast Guard staged a water rescue near the Pacifica Pier after a couple fell off the pier into the ocean Tuesday afternoon. Source:... Read More

Coast Guard trains for ice rescues

Source: Coast Guard trains for ice rescues on Black River – Chronicle-Telegram Read More

Teach by example

California just went through the first of a series of winter storms, which showed us how woefully prepared the state is for emergencies. It’s up... Read More

Dangerous Coast Guard cables may be buried in MN

Records show there are two sites in Minnesota where potentially dangerous cables that were once used to power U.S. Coast Guard lights could be buried... Read More