Power lines

We were saddened to read of some young men who died when the mast of their sailboat hit a power line and electrocuted them. Though... Read More

What caused Seattle-based crab boat to sink?

Two weeks of Coast Guard hearings into the sinking of the Seattle-based Destination begin Monday. They will put a spotlight on safety in the crab-boat... Read More

Coast Guard rescues two fishermen off Cape Blanco

NORTH BEND — The Coast Guard rescued two fishermen after their vessel was engulfed in flames 20 miles west of the Cape Blanco light near... Read More

Safe boating is smart boating

Kayaks are being sold at more locations and lower prices than in years past, with additional styles and options available as the sport grows in... Read More

History of the Coast Guard Eagle

PORTLAND (WGME) – The Coast Guard Eagle is actually not the only ship to bear that name.It’s the seventh in a long line of Coast... Read More

15 Reasons The Coast Guard Is Completely Underrated

Happy birthday to the Coasties — and to the haters who have trouble treating the armed service as a coequal, here are some reasons for... Read More

3 Epic Rescues to Commemorate National Coast Guard Day

Celebrate our National Coast Guard Day by reliving three of the U.S. Coast Guard’s epic rescues from 2017. Source: Take a Look at 3 Epic... Read More

Celebrate Smart

Summer celebrations more often than not involve adult beverages. If, anyone is planning on operating a motor vehicle, boat or car, that person needs to... Read More

Time passes quickly

We noticed yesterday that we are rolling into the final stretch of the year, one that seems to have gotten away from us, but that’s... Read More

Quick Update

We’re still sorting out a few report customizations with our new software, which we hope to have finished up out soon. From there it’s a... Read More

2 lifeguards, 1 swimmer rescued

Source: US Coast Guard: 2 lifeguards, 1 swimmer rescued in Maryland | Star Tribune Read More