Tag: Boating
Police: Boater who fled storm is killed by falling tree
A boater who sought shelter from a storm in North Carolina has been killed after being struck by a fallen tree.
Boater safety looms large headed into Memorial Day weekend
The open water across the Cape Fear is expected to be packed this weekend for Memorial Day as boaters prepare for the unofficial start to summer.
Masonboro Island will close to public Friday night
If you were planning on spending your weekend at Masonboro Island instead of New Hanover County beaches, think again.
Two men charged after deadly boat collision on Waccamaw River
Two people were killed and another is still missing after two boats crashed into each other over the weekend, according to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Coast Guard hoists man from damaged boat off North Carolina
The U.S. Coast Guard says that a helicopter crew hoisted a man to safety from a disabled sailing vessel off North Carolina.
Masonboro.org needs volunteers for July 4 island cleanup
Masonboro.org’s president said they are in good shape for daytime volunteers, but could use some more hands for the evening shift.
Coast Guard reports nearly 50 search and rescues over holiday weekend
Boaters and swimmers took to the water this Memorial Day weekend, and as the summer boating season kicked into gear, Coast Guard units from New Jersey to North Carolina responded to many maritime emergencies.
Brunswick County deputies hand out ‘tickets’ to kids wearing life jackets
No one wants to get a ticket when they're driving or boating... except perhaps for kids in Brunswick County.
Coast Guard app offers helpful safety info for boaters
Memorial Day weekend is what the US Coast Guard calls the "kick off to boat season," and they want to make sure you know how to stay safe on the water.