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Coast Guard rescues 2 as sailboat sinks in Cape May, NJ Inlet
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⛵ A sailboat struck a jetty returning to the Cape May Inlet
⛵ the coast guard rescued two boaters on board before it sank, ⛵ a boat towing service tried to save the sailboat.
CAPE MAY — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a pair of boaters after their sailboat hit a jetty and began to sink Sunday evening.
Only the tip of the 33-foot sailboat's mast remained above water at the Cape May Inlet Monday morning.
The Coast Guard deployed a rescue crew after getting a call from Cape May County Emergency Management around 9:45 p.m., according to a spokesman.
The Coast Guard said that the crew took two people off of the sailboat and sent them to a local fire department vessel for any potential medical treatment. There were no reported injuries.
A local boat towing company, Sea Tow Cape May, reportedly went to the site of the strike but was unable to save the vessel. The Coast Guard stayed at the scene until Sea Tow arrived.
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Two people rescued as sailboat strikes jetty Sunday
Two people were rescued near Cape May Inlet after their their sailboat struck a jetty Sunday night. The US Coast Guard deployed a boat to the north jetty to rescue the pair from the 33-foot vessel as it sunk on the side of the jetty after impact around 9:45pm. A boat towing company attempted to tow the vessel but it took on too much water by the time they arrived. The occupants were checked by emergency personnel, but social media showed pictures of only the boat’s mast above water on Monday.
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Barquito said: Google shot showing the light and rip-rap beyond. Click to expand...
colemj said: The picture above shows the boat sunk outside of the jetty and well inland of the light, so I don't understand why some are saying that they tried to round the light but didn't clear the rip rap beyond it? Also, I don't understand why there is disagreement on which jetty was hit, and whether they were inside or outside it? That picture is very clear. Mark Click to expand...
MarkofSeaLife said: And heres a real fandango you would be very familier with, @tempest Entering New York. Ive done this a number of times and its amazing how they can hide a 1,000 foot long container ship. But all of a sudden, when I think I'm safe, out of the gloom pops another from some weird direction. Any local can probably avoid this area by miles, seriously, miles. View attachment 148675 Click to expand...
So, I just read an article in the Cape May Herald, that the 2 persons taken off the boat were Canadian Citizens, and had just purchased the boat 2 days prior. That article is here ----> https://www.capemaycountyherald.com...cle_cb5f0122-fb12-11ed-874f-1b421b3610e5.html I don't know if you can read it, without signing up.
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As an ex 44' and 36' MLB driver for the CG on the NJ coast years ago Absecon (Atlantic City) & Great Egg (Ocean City) the most difficult cases were at night and/or ****ty weather. Stay offshore if you're not ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN of you're position and you can see where you're going. Running inlets in the dark especially in a sailboat you can be set to in a heartbeat....
There is another thread elsewhere so I get confused! Someone said he was a Canadian, bought the boat 2 days ago, and was taking it back to Canada. There is a back channel into Cape May, 55’ bridge clearance. So coming down the Delaware that would be the preferred approach. At 33’ it is likely he is under 55’ air draft. Otherwise he was likely coming from the Chesapeake, off shore. That approach generally pushes you off shore a bit.
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22 people rescued from sinking charter boat at the Jersey Shore, Coast Guard says
- Updated: Jul. 12, 2022, 10:19 a.m.
- | Published: Jul. 11, 2022, 8:13 p.m.
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UPDATE: Repairs ongoing to Jersey Shore charter boat that hit bridge, start to sink
Twenty-two people were rescued from a sinking charter cruise Monday evening near Sea Isle City, officials said.
The vessel, called The Starfish , reportedly hit the Townsends Inlet Bridge and started taking on water, according to Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer Cynthia Oldham. A good Samaritan brought the passengers to safety and there were no injuries.
There were no reports of pollution from the mishap, Oldham said. Crews with Sea Tow were called to the scene.
The family-owned Starfish Boats have been in business since the 1950s, offering fishing and party cruises, according to its website. A representative at the business said there were no injuries, and they were working to get more information on what happened.
More details were not immediately available.
Breaking News: Beloved Sea Isle drinking vessel, the Starfish, is currently sinking pic.twitter.com/qleMPspj2a — James Santore (@JamesSantore) July 11, 2022
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Coast guard rescues 3 from sinking boat; vessel remains in cape may inlet, law enforcement is dealing with any possible pollution from the vessel..
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The Coast Guard rescued three people after the boat they were on began taking on water in Cape May Inlet on Wednesday night.
A 40-foot cabin cruiser began taking on water with three people aboard at about 8:30 p.m., the Coast Guard said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
Coast Guard Station Cape May launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew to assist. The boat crewmembers arrived on scene and pulled the survivors out of the water.
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No injuries were reported. The men were not wearing life jackets.
“The entire evolution was very quick,” Coast Guard Petty Officer Second Class Ryan Steglich, Station Cape May's officer of the day during the rescue, said. “We were preparing to get underway for night operations and training when we heard the distress call, and immediately launched the boat. Our crew arrived on scene and pulled the men out of the water in 11 minutes.”
Six of the 11 fuel drums that were on the boat when it began taking on water have been recovered.
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is leading a joint response with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s New Jersey office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to minimize pollution threats from the sunken vessel.
The boat remained submerged in the Cape May Inlet Thursday afternoon. The Coast Guard was using radio transmissions to alert mariners and responders.
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UPDATE: Boating accident off Oregon Inlet early Monday turns fatal
March 4, 2024 | local news | by: sam walker.
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com
The operator of that vessel was Capt. Charlie Griffin, according to the Facebook page for his boat “Reels Of Fortune.”
Known as “Griff,” he became known the world over after his appearances on the television show “Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks”
“It is with the deepest sadness we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have passed away in a boating accident today,” the Facebook post said.
A second person, whose name has not been confirmed, was also reportedly on board the vessel at the time.
A U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson said they received a call about an overdue 30-foot recreational vessel around 11:35 p.m. on Sunday
The boat was transiting from Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach to Wanchese, with their last communication occurring around 6:15 p.m., somewhere off Nags Head, the spokesperson said.
The body, presumed to be Griffin, and his dog, were located sometime Monday morning along Pea Island. A third person onboard the vessel had not been located as of 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
The vessel was located about 70 yards off the breakers along Pea Island, with the cabin detached.
U.S. Coast Guard crews from Station Oregon Inlet continued to search Monday afternoon on a 47-foot boat in the ocean, with local ATVs along the shoreline, while a Station Fort Macon cutter was en route to the area. Private vessels have also been searching the waters around Oregon Inlet, and people have been walking the shoreline to assist.
A helicopter from Base Elizabeth City was also deployed, but could only conduct a limited search due to low clouds, fog, and moderate-to-heavy rain Monday morning.
The Oregon Inlet sea buoy reports seas of around 5 to 6 feet and a water temperature of 51 degrees, while winds were east-to-northeast at 10 to 15 mph at the Oregon Inlet Coast Guard Station, around the time the vessel went missing.
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Sailing from Forked River, NJ to Cape May
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Purchasing a Cape Dory 26 and sailing her solo from Forked River to Cape May. Just daylight sailing and will be staying on the inside until I have too go outside. Anything to look out for, Limestone Channel perhaps?
Hello dhodge and welcome to SBO. Many years ago I traveled with three friends on a recently purchased (by one of those men) Catalina 30 along the coast from Atlantic City, through the Cape May Canal, up the Delaware Bay including a detour up the Cohansee (sp ?) River, through the C & D Canal, and to the Bohemia River on the Chesapeake Bay. I won't bore you with the details of the trip except to say that when we entered the Cape May Inlet we were greeted by a zooming powerboat that sent us all rocking and rolling! With 4 aboard we had plenty of "hands" to give the appropriate signals to the offending boat operator. Enjoy our adventure, observe your charts carefully, and stay safe by wearing your PFD at all times.
Scott T-Bird
dhodge said: Purchasing a Cape Dory 26 and sailing her solo from Forked River to Cape May. Just daylight sailing and will be staying on the inside until I have too go outside. Anything to look out for, Limestone Channel perhaps? Click to expand
With a draft of under 4' you can probably stay on the inside until Atlantic City. From Atlantic City to Cape May you have some 33 nm in open waters.
If you wish some crew I know of one who would like to make that trip.
Some friends made the trip inside two weeks ago from AC to Forked River, went aground twice, important you stay in the channel, Also the trip inside will get you great numbers of Greenhead flies !
jk kudera said: Some friends made the trip inside two weeks ago from AC to Forked River, went aground twice, important you stay in the channel, Also the trip inside will get you great numbers of Greenhead flies ! Click to expand
Ward H said: If you wish some crew I know of one who would like to make that trip. Click to expand
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tempest Super Moderator Joined Feb 12, 2007 5,148 Posts Reaction score 2,063 #24 · May 26, 2023 So, I just read an article in the Cape May Herald, that the 2 persons taken off the boat were Canadian Citizens, and had just purchased the boat 2 days prior.
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Originally Posted by malbert73 I've been in and out of that inlet Not sure what conditions were. If current exiting and onshore breeze there can be some decent standing waves at entrance.
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You can go out through Barnegat Inlet and make Atlantic City (Brigantine Inlet) or Great Egg Harbor Inlet (Ocean City) in a day. Take another day to get from either one to Cape May. The time from Forked River to Atlantic City is about the same either via the ocean or the intercoastal. Just inside Brigantine Inlet is the Brigantine anchorage.
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Re: Sailboat Sinks After Hitting Cape May Jetty. I've been in and out of that inlet Not sure what conditions were. If current exiting and onshore breeze there can be some decent standing waves at entrance. Nothing one couldn't handle, but perhaps in dark an unseen stern wave could cause a sudden veer into the rocks.