07.25.2017 News Coast Guard issues updated water safety guidelines As the popularity of paddle craft — such as kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards — increases across the country, so have related marine incidents. According to the United...
07.22.2015 News No injuries reported in ferry-sailboat collision United States Coast Guard and North Ferry officials are investigating a minor collision between a North Ferry vessel and a sailboat that occurred on Friday, July 17, about 8:35...
05.29.2015 Island Profiles Shelter Island Reporter Profile: Kurt Ericksen After college and a tour of service in the United States Coast Guard, Kurt Ericksen turned to a profession that drew upon his unusual skill set: experience with environmental...
05.13.2015 News New app aims to improve boating safety The United States Coast Guard is starting National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, with a kickoff Saturday of its newly developed boating safety app available from both Google...
04.01.2013 Columns Column: A landlubber survives the Coast Guard in style How many times in your life did your parents or your spouse say, “You have to think before you talk”? My wife tells me that all the time and...