The Coast Guard Cutter Farallon rescued the crew of a 37-foot sailboat after they lost steering and started taking on water 130 southwest of Fort Myers Beach. The Farallon powered through 10-12 foot seas for 10 hours to get to the vessel - then another 24-hours back through the same waves to tow the boat to Key West. The four-man crew of the "Hot Ticket" triggered their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Wednesday afternoon. The Farallon reached them about 6 p.m. Thursday. The EPIRB signal was picked up by the Eighth Coast Guard District Command Center in New Orleans, who then contacted the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's U.S. Mission Control Center in Maryland to help find the Hot Ticket via satellite. The Coast Guard said they also got information on the Hot Ticket's position from a friend of the captain and from a passing cruise ship that picked up a mayday call. Several Coast Guard planes flew missions to the area to keep an eye on the sailboat until the 110-foot Farallon arrived. Coast Guard officers say this rescue underscores the importance of having the right emergency equipment on your vessel at all times. "The crew of the Hot Ticket had an emergency position indicating radio beacon, a VHF marine radio and a satellite phone. If one failed, they had another piece of equipment to use," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Jimenez.
Right equipment helps Coast Guard rescue sailboat
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The Coast Guard Cutter Farallon rescued the crew of a 37-foot sailboat after they lost steering and started taking on water 130 southwest of Fort Myers Beach. The Farallon powered through 10-12 foot seas for 10 hours to get to the vessel - then another 24-hours back through the same waves to tow the boat to Key West. The four-man crew of the "Hot Ticket" triggered their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Wednesday afternoon. The Farallon reached them about 6 p.m. Thursday. The EPIRB signal was picked up by the Eighth Coast Guard District Command Center in New Orleans, who then contacted the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's U.S. Mission Control Center in Maryland to help find the Hot Ticket via satellite. The Coast Guard said they also got information on the Hot Ticket's position from a friend of the captain and from a passing cruise ship that picked up a mayday call. Several Coast Guard planes flew missions to the area to keep an eye on the sailboat until the 110-foot Farallon arrived. Coast Guard officers say this rescue underscores the importance of having the right emergency equipment on your vessel at all times. "The crew of the Hot Ticket had an emergency position indicating radio beacon, a VHF marine radio and a satellite phone. If one failed, they had another piece of equipment to use," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Jimenez.
Lets see
Range of VHF raido about 25 miles...I guess we better never count on help from a cruise ship... aye!
Range of VHF raido about 25 miles...I guess we better never count on help from a cruise ship... aye!
Lets see
Range of VHF raido about 25 miles...I guess we better never count on help from a cruise ship... aye!
Range of VHF raido about 25 miles...I guess we better never count on help from a cruise ship... aye!
This is indeed a success story and I am glad everything
has ended well. One of the things that I always wonder about is the ability of the crew to effect emergency repairs. Did they have the basic tools and spare parts needed to make repairs at sea? Was the damage such that it would have made no difference? It is from reports like this that we can learn how better to prepare for the time when we are caught in a similar situation.
has ended well. One of the things that I always wonder about is the ability of the crew to effect emergency repairs. Did they have the basic tools and spare parts needed to make repairs at sea? Was the damage such that it would have made no difference? It is from reports like this that we can learn how better to prepare for the time when we are caught in a similar situation.
This is indeed a success story and I am glad everything
has ended well. One of the things that I always wonder about is the ability of the crew to effect emergency repairs. Did they have the basic tools and spare parts needed to make repairs at sea? Was the damage such that it would have made no difference? It is from reports like this that we can learn how better to prepare for the time when we are caught in a similar situation.
has ended well. One of the things that I always wonder about is the ability of the crew to effect emergency repairs. Did they have the basic tools and spare parts needed to make repairs at sea? Was the damage such that it would have made no difference? It is from reports like this that we can learn how better to prepare for the time when we are caught in a similar situation.
Emergency Eqpt
An EPIRB and a Ham or SSB radio are expensive pieces of Emergency Equipment that we hope we will never need. Glad they had an EPIRB.
An EPIRB and a Ham or SSB radio are expensive pieces of Emergency Equipment that we hope we will never need. Glad they had an EPIRB.
Emergency Eqpt
An EPIRB and a Ham or SSB radio are expensive pieces of Emergency Equipment that we hope we will never need. Glad they had an EPIRB.
An EPIRB and a Ham or SSB radio are expensive pieces of Emergency Equipment that we hope we will never need. Glad they had an EPIRB.
I know that Maine sail is not guilty but how many boat owners spend money on an
and neglect the work on the boat that if done, might mean they won't have a need for one? I know that Sh*t happens but less often to those who anticipate it and prepare.
and neglect the work on the boat that if done, might mean they won't have a need for one? I know that Sh*t happens but less often to those who anticipate it and prepare.
I know that Maine sail is not guilty but how many boat owners spend money on an
and neglect the work on the boat that if done, might mean they won't have a need for one? I know that Sh*t happens but less often to those who anticipate it and prepare.
and neglect the work on the boat that if done, might mean they won't have a need for one? I know that Sh*t happens but less often to those who anticipate it and prepare.
Cruiseliner help? Why not?
I am with stillraining. The cruise liner must have been within 30 miles and could have been in a rescue mode within a couple of hours. Does anybody know the name of the cruise vessel? From what I see lately they are above the law. If one of us are out sailing and in trouble then the cruise ship passed us by, I would think they have a duty to tell us why. What do others think of this?
I am with stillraining. The cruise liner must have been within 30 miles and could have been in a rescue mode within a couple of hours. Does anybody know the name of the cruise vessel? From what I see lately they are above the law. If one of us are out sailing and in trouble then the cruise ship passed us by, I would think they have a duty to tell us why. What do others think of this?
Cruiseliner help? Why not?
I am with stillraining. The cruise liner must have been within 30 miles and could have been in a rescue mode within a couple of hours. Does anybody know the name of the cruise vessel? From what I see lately they are above the law. If one of us are out sailing and in trouble then the cruise ship passed us by, I would think they have a duty to tell us why. What do others think of this?
I am with stillraining. The cruise liner must have been within 30 miles and could have been in a rescue mode within a couple of hours. Does anybody know the name of the cruise vessel? From what I see lately they are above the law. If one of us are out sailing and in trouble then the cruise ship passed us by, I would think they have a duty to tell us why. What do others think of this?
Just got the answer. Royal Carribean
I just read the link. name of the ship was "GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS" Operated by Royal Carribean International. I will make sure that my friends, relatives and anyone I can spread the word to, know about this and suggest they spend their cruise money elsewhere.
I just read the link. name of the ship was "GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS" Operated by Royal Carribean International. I will make sure that my friends, relatives and anyone I can spread the word to, know about this and suggest they spend their cruise money elsewhere.
Just got the answer. Royal Carribean
I just read the link. name of the ship was "GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS" Operated by Royal Carribean International. I will make sure that my friends, relatives and anyone I can spread the word to, know about this and suggest they spend their cruise money elsewhere.
I just read the link. name of the ship was "GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS" Operated by Royal Carribean International. I will make sure that my friends, relatives and anyone I can spread the word to, know about this and suggest they spend their cruise money elsewhere.
Might interrupt the passangers midday stuffathon
Could be also be with the cost of fuel rising they don't want to divert 60 NM out of their way when the US taxpayer can foot the bill for the Coasties to respond.
Could be also be with the cost of fuel rising they don't want to divert 60 NM out of their way when the US taxpayer can foot the bill for the Coasties to respond.
Might interrupt the passangers midday stuffathon
Could be also be with the cost of fuel rising they don't want to divert 60 NM out of their way when the US taxpayer can foot the bill for the Coasties to respond.
Could be also be with the cost of fuel rising they don't want to divert 60 NM out of their way when the US taxpayer can foot the bill for the Coasties to respond.
Lets Face It
Good will and chivalry are about dead. But you would think the "Entertainment" factor afforded the passengers of a rescue at sea, highting their cruise experience would enlisit enough motive to persuade even the sharpest of pencile pusher back at headquarters. The "Brag factor" or "Hero Factor" if nothing else. We were sitting in a waterfront resturant one day in Muckilteo Wa. And my wife asked what I was so intently watching? I told her that the Washington State ferry was way off her course. I said somethings not right. That night on the news we heard she had responded to a distress call from a small craft. Quite the thrill for the 500 or so aboard to be part of a rescue effort, possibly saving everyones lives on board that boat. Our waters run around 52 degrees, not much time befor your unconscious. Waiting for the Coast Gaurd to respond might just be to late around here.
Good will and chivalry are about dead. But you would think the "Entertainment" factor afforded the passengers of a rescue at sea, highting their cruise experience would enlisit enough motive to persuade even the sharpest of pencile pusher back at headquarters. The "Brag factor" or "Hero Factor" if nothing else. We were sitting in a waterfront resturant one day in Muckilteo Wa. And my wife asked what I was so intently watching? I told her that the Washington State ferry was way off her course. I said somethings not right. That night on the news we heard she had responded to a distress call from a small craft. Quite the thrill for the 500 or so aboard to be part of a rescue effort, possibly saving everyones lives on board that boat. Our waters run around 52 degrees, not much time befor your unconscious. Waiting for the Coast Gaurd to respond might just be to late around here.
Lets Face It
Good will and chivalry are about dead. But you would think the "Entertainment" factor afforded the passengers of a rescue at sea, highting their cruise experience would enlisit enough motive to persuade even the sharpest of pencile pusher back at headquarters. The "Brag factor" or "Hero Factor" if nothing else. We were sitting in a waterfront resturant one day in Muckilteo Wa. And my wife asked what I was so intently watching? I told her that the Washington State ferry was way off her course. I said somethings not right. That night on the news we heard she had responded to a distress call from a small craft. Quite the thrill for the 500 or so aboard to be part of a rescue effort, possibly saving everyones lives on board that boat. Our waters run around 52 degrees, not much time befor your unconscious. Waiting for the Coast Gaurd to respond might just be to late around here.
Good will and chivalry are about dead. But you would think the "Entertainment" factor afforded the passengers of a rescue at sea, highting their cruise experience would enlisit enough motive to persuade even the sharpest of pencile pusher back at headquarters. The "Brag factor" or "Hero Factor" if nothing else. We were sitting in a waterfront resturant one day in Muckilteo Wa. And my wife asked what I was so intently watching? I told her that the Washington State ferry was way off her course. I said somethings not right. That night on the news we heard she had responded to a distress call from a small craft. Quite the thrill for the 500 or so aboard to be part of a rescue effort, possibly saving everyones lives on board that boat. Our waters run around 52 degrees, not much time befor your unconscious. Waiting for the Coast Gaurd to respond might just be to late around here.
Several things to take into consideration
None of us were there and without knowing all the facts, is it fair to cruify them (Royal Caribbean) based on the little we do know? Would the cruise ship have towed Hot Ticket as did the USCG? Based on the situation, the crew may have thought it wiser to not abandon ship, but to wait for the USCG. There is perhaps more to the story than we know I'm certainly not the wisest on this forum, but have all the facts before you pass verdict (you may be my jury someday).
None of us were there and without knowing all the facts, is it fair to cruify them (Royal Caribbean) based on the little we do know? Would the cruise ship have towed Hot Ticket as did the USCG? Based on the situation, the crew may have thought it wiser to not abandon ship, but to wait for the USCG. There is perhaps more to the story than we know I'm certainly not the wisest on this forum, but have all the facts before you pass verdict (you may be my jury someday).
Several things to take into consideration
None of us were there and without knowing all the facts, is it fair to cruify them (Royal Caribbean) based on the little we do know? Would the cruise ship have towed Hot Ticket as did the USCG? Based on the situation, the crew may have thought it wiser to not abandon ship, but to wait for the USCG. There is perhaps more to the story than we know I'm certainly not the wisest on this forum, but have all the facts before you pass verdict (you may be my jury someday).
None of us were there and without knowing all the facts, is it fair to cruify them (Royal Caribbean) based on the little we do know? Would the cruise ship have towed Hot Ticket as did the USCG? Based on the situation, the crew may have thought it wiser to not abandon ship, but to wait for the USCG. There is perhaps more to the story than we know I'm certainly not the wisest on this forum, but have all the facts before you pass verdict (you may be my jury someday).
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