Tag: Boating
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.
Checkpoints planned on roads, water this summer
Multiple agencies began the 9th annual "On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive" campaign today ahead of Memorial Day to help with safety during the holiday weekend and throughout the summer.
NC Wildlife Commission reports 35 boating-related deaths in 2018
In response to a stark increase in boating-related fatalities in 2018, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission urges all everyone to practice safe habits while on the water this summer.
Crews return navigational aids to Carolina Beach Inlet
Boaters should see safer sailing in Carolina Beach Inlet.
Port of Wilmington welcomes third neo-Panamax crane
North Carolina Ports’ third neo-Panamax crane arrived to the Port of Wilmington Monday.