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Indsendt på February 20, 2025 by Easton
If there’s one thing, I want fellow boaters to take away from our story, it’s this: Safety isn’t optional. Make sure everyone on board knows where the emergency gear is, how to use it, and that it’s easily accessible. We were lucky, but it could’ve been much worse. Don’t wait until it’s too late—be prepared.
Indsendt på September 18, 2024 by Keaton
The Mobile Coast Guard was preparing to launch both an aircraft and a vessel to provide assistance. They told us the boat was approximately two hours away. Since we were already on a boat and located just over 40 miles from their last known GPS position, we figured we could reach them within an hour. Although we were low on fuel for what would be a more than 100-mile round trip, we decided to make the run anyway, given that we didn’t know the nature of the emergency.
Indsendt på June 14, 2024 by Daniel Levesque
At one point, after taking multiple 4-foot breaking waves over the bow, center, and stern, we hit a wave that lifted the entire boat out of the water, leaving us airborne for what felt like an eternity, though it was probably only 3-4 seconds. For the first time in my offshore career, we were completely at the mercy of the sea, immobile and helpless.
Indsendt på December 4, 2023 by THIERRY DEROY
The adventure took a dramatic turn on February 24, near New Zealand, when a powerful storm struck with winds reaching 40/50 knots and waves towering between 10 to 15 meters. Trapped inside my boat, a massive wave crashed, flipping it over, breaking parts, and flooding it. Despite the chaos, I was fortunate to escape with minor injuries – some shoulder pain and a bump on the head.
Indsendt på November 10, 2023 by Tyler
They continued making way on 1 motor as they constantly bailed working to keep the boat moving and afloat. After several more hours, the Coast Guard dispatched a 47-foot cutter to escort or tow them in, if needed. Once reaching the sinking vessel, (51 miles from shore) the Coast Guard instructed the captain to stop and attempted to put a pump on the sinking vessel. However, the vessel which had taken on too much water capsized and sank within minutes.
Indsendt på November 9, 2023 by Xavier
Stranded about 630km from Kangaroo Island in the Great Australian Bight, Xavier faced a communication blackout. To signal for help, he activated his ResQLink AIS PLB Friday evening. Unfortunately, during the collision, Xavier sustained injuries to his head and neck. Making the strenuous situation ever more difficult.
Indsendt på September 26, 2023 by Peer
I grabbed my Rapid Ditch Bag, the EPIRB, a VHF, and a lot of water while I headed to the life raft. As I entered the raft, the Sailing vessel sunk and the connecting wire between the life raft and the boat pulled me slightly under water. At this moment I was frightened to death. But luckily, the predetermined breaking point was triggered so the life raft rose to the surface as the boat sank.
Indsendt på June 28, 2023 by Mark Davis
One minute later the boat rolled over on her port side and quickly sank with all lights on. We felt the suction as she journeyed to her final resting place.
Indsendt på March 9, 2023 by DAVID BREWER
I was told they had activated a helicopter as well as marine units to the location my PLB went off.
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