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United States Coast Guard rescue a 74 year old man who was aboard a sailboat

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 31 May

A 74 year old Canadian man who aboard a sailboat that was in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday was located around 489 miles off of the coast of Tillamook Oregon when the sailboat had mechanical problems due to sailing in high winds...

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About the Sailboat and Stuff

DianneN @DianneN (254926) • United States 12 Apr

The owner appeared two days ago with friends or family and pushed it close to our sea wall and anchored it. He was supposed to have had it removed today, but it’s still here. I needed a day off from here today, so spent most...

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Authorities rescue a man who was inside of a sailboat that was pushed into the rocks

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 25 Aug

Members of the York Beach Fire And Rescue answered an emergency call on Saturday morning August 23 when a sailboat crashed into the rocks on the beach with one man aboard who needed to be rescued when the boat capsized when high...

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U S C G rescues 5 people from a boat in Lake Michigan

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 19 Jul

Members of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) answered an emergency call from passengers aboard a 55 foot sailboat that was in Lake Michigan near Kewaunee Wisconsin on Wednesday July 16. The USCG sent a helicopter and a boat...

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Abandoned sailboat in New Jersey is attracting tourists

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 22 Mar 25

A sailboat that is 34 feet long that has been in the Jersey Shore for a period of two months is being called by locals 'Heavy Traffic" since the boat has been on the sand in Brigantine New Jersey has attracted residents to look at...

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USCG rescues a man who was aboard a sailboat off of the Fort Myers Coast

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Mar 24

Thanks to the efforts of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) who answered an emergency call on Friday afternoon, a 72 year old man who was inside of a 40 foot sailboat was beginning to sink into the Gulf Of Mexico around 185...

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USCG finds a missing sailor who was lost at sea for about one month

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 6 Feb 24

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) went on a mission to locate a 60 year old man named Noel Rubio who is 60 years old after he left Long Beach California on December 28 2023. Noel was supposed to arrive in Oahu Hawaii on...

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U S Coast Guard rescues a man whose boat ran aground in South Carolina

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 5 Nov 23

A man who was aboard a 31 foot sailboat that ran around near the Charleston Harbor in South Carolina on Thursday evening called the United States Coast Guard (USCG) officers for help since his sailboat was taking on water when the...

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United States Coast Guard rescues two passengers who were aboard a sailboat

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122208) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 13 Oct 23

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) answered an emergency call on Tuesday when a sailboat that was adrift off of the Olympic Peninsula. The USCG sent a rescue helicopter that left Astoria Oregon to rescue two passengers who...

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A tiny sailboat, built in Massachusetts, beaches near Dalyellup, Western Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382240) • Rockingham, Australia 4 Jul 20

Photo is of Vince’s sailboat. Edit: When I first published this, I left off the line saying that the photo is of Vince's boat. My apologies. On the news today was a story about a small research boat which was recently found on...

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Vacationing on a sailboat: Would you enjoy this?

Pat Z Anthony @PatZAnthony (14749) • Charlotte, North Carolina 30 Apr 17

Sailing is not for everyone, but those who do like it might feel ready to sail away and enjoy a few days on a sailboat. The photo of the sailboat and boathouse shared here was taken by me in St. Augustine, which is the oldest...

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My Best Friend Judy, Her Boat, and Hurricane Hugo.

PaintsOnSlate @PainsOnSlate (21845) • Canada 23 Mar 16

Her story started with another discussion of mine called Illness, Transplant, and Racism Jack and Judy lived a happy life. They both were well educated. He was a chemist and she was a book publisher. They worked in Boston while...

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sailboat sailing for pleasure

nicanorr @nicanorr (1789) • Philippines 19 Jul 12

Have you had the chance in your life to go sailing on sea on board a sailboat for pleasure? Recall the feelings you have had while the wind blows pulling on the boat. If none, just imagine the feeling you'll encounter while at sea...

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How many people live or have lived on a boat?

cloudflix @cloudflix (112) • United States 25 Sep 11

I live on a small sailboat and was wondering how many mylotters have or do live on a boat? What kind of boat and what size? My boyfriend and I live on a 25 foot 1975 Erickkson and also have a 24 foot 1974 Seafarer that needs...

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Should Abby Sunderland's parents face charges?

MysticTomatoes @MysticTomatoes (1053) • United States 11 Jun 10

Abby Sunderland, the 16 year old child who decided to sail solo around the world, has been found off the coast of Australia. Everyone thought she was dead and had died at sea. I thought she was too. I admire the kid for trying...

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Sailing around the world

arutkovskis @arutkovskis (124) • Latvia 26 May 08

Have You ever dreamed of sailing around the world?!! My first hobby is gliding (sailplaning), but I understand that to fly around the world is not so easy as to sail around the world. So, as it is more realistic and affordable...

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jaivonra @jaivonra (9) • United States 16 Apr 08

Last October I took this picture while standing on the pier. It was taken in northern Michigan. Looks so peaceful and beautiful!

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Rikblak @Rikblak (26) 18 Oct 07

Well I have just brought Katies new album, Pictures. Every bit as enjoyable as the previous two! Her current single, sailboat has the great line, if you were a plank of wood I would nail you to the floor. This lead to BBC radio...

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