The Coastal Picket Patrol – ‘Semper Paratus’

Dedicated to the civilian sailing vessels and their civilian crews commissioned into service to defend the front lines of our Shores.     The Mission of the Coastal Picket Patrol: To discover and report any evidence of enemy activity, to attack enemy forces when armament permits.   Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Hemingway, Arthur Fiedler, the Governor …

Golden Globe Race – Rescue attempt underway

A multinational rescue effort is underway to try to reach an injured sailor whose yacht is disabled in the South Indian Ocean. Eighty-two days into the Golden Globe Race, India’s Abhilash Tomy aboard his boat “Thuriya,” a 32-foot / 9.8m William Atkin designed Masthead ketch, replica of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s original winner Suhaili, suffered severe …

Viking longship Draken visits NSHOF in Annapolis

This Weekend!…..The World’s Largest Viking Longship Draken Harald Hårfagre on Public Display at NSHOF Through Monday Annapolis, Maryland (September 14th) – Hosted in partnership with the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF), the Draken has docked at the Annapolis City Dock adjacent to NSHOF and will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to relive nautical …

Tropical Storm Florence Rescue Efforts

Coast Guard commandant talks Tropical Storm Florence rescue efforts Sep 14, 2018 – Head of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Karl Schultz, describes rescues underway in North Carolina as Tropical Storm Florence continues; details on ‘The Story.’ The Cajun Navy Relief & Rescue – (If you need life threatening emergency assistance dial 911 first) Cajun …