by Douglas Gould on June 18, 2011
More “Lost” Boaters Found with BoatUS Towing App.
TowBoatUS Ocean City’s Capt. Patti Kearney says, “We solved the problem by advising the boaters to download the
BoatUS Smart Phone App.” Once the couple completed this easy task, the BoatUS dispatcher was automatically provided the vessel’s precise latitude and longitude information, and Capt. Kearney was able to quickly locate the boat and bring it back home safely.
The digital age catches up with marine assistance.
(hat tip to BitterEnd)
by Douglas Gould on March 18, 2009
Do boaters tell ‘Dark & Stormy” tales, or is it just us salvage guys?
A good portion of my income is generated by assisting boats dragging anchor. 90% of those dragging are unattended, and dealing with them is a pain in the ass. Long time writer/cruiser Tom Neale tells it this way:
I say, “bravely,” because trying to save or divert a dragging boat in a storm, with dinghies, can be very, very dangerous. It can easily result in loss of life, not to mention injury.
via BoatUS.com – Tom Neale’s Cruising For You.
