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Coast Guard locates vessel with 49 people after passenger calls 911 reporting operator lost in heavy fog off Navy Pier.
What was anyone not thinking? In fog with no navigation system or marine radio. CHICAGO — The Coast Guard located a motor vessel with 49 people aboard after one of the passengers called 911 stating she was concerned that the operator … Continue reading
Safe Boating In Fog
With the arrival of the Fall fog season a few safety tips for boating in the fog are in order. Before the fog sets in, make sure you have charts and a compass on board. A GPS is also good … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Safety Thoughts, Sailing and Boating Skills, seattle
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