Boating Safety

Today’s technology not only makes this airlift possible, it allows us to see it afterward. Thank you, USCG! -KH A Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, Ore., MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew …

Press release from our friend at the US Coast Guard. -KH SEATTLE — Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin crew rescues three adults and two children near Port Ludlow, Wash., Saturday. Coast Guard …

We just learned about this one (coming up in two days!), and it’s a great idea. If you’ve never been in the water fully clothed, or wonder what in the …

Courtesy of our friends at Boat US. Check out USCG and local regulations and recommendations as well. In our waters I’d suggest bringing along extra clothing, foul weather gear and …

Good information from Canoe and Kayak Magazine and the United States Coast Guard. Original post here. -KH Nothing is as peaceful as a beautiful day on the water paddling your …

This rescue video as been an Internet highlight for some weeks now. Check out this link to see a discussion of rescue techniques.

Editor’s Note: Previous version of this release listed the established safety zone as 100 yards around each vessel. The safety zone will extend 500 yards around each vessel. SEATTLE — …

The report is in from the collision in the San Juan Islands that resulted in a 25′ motor yacht sinking. According to this story from KOMO News, the US Coast …

Earlier this year the innovative and intriguing Helicat, built by Wordboats, was flying around Puget Sound during sea trials and photo sessions. During an offshore run of Florida about three …