50’ Carver 8 POB sinks – Apr 1, 2023
At 1345 Saturday afternoon, the Northumberland County Sheriff's office issued VHF radio alert to Smith Point Sea Rescue reporting a 50’ Carver boat with 8 persons on board was taking on water near buoy…
Oyster Roast Fundraiser – 2023
27th Annual SPSR Oyster Roast, beautiful day, good time had by all. Thanks to our many guests and special thanks to Cowart Seafood, Mr. Lakey Cowart, our host, and Jason…
Disabled boat Smith Point Lighthouse – Dec 11, 2022
1730 (5:30PM) 12/11/22 Sunday, returning from prior mission Rescue I receives call from Sheriff, "boat disabled at Smith Point Lighthouse', Rescue I picks up another crew as night was approaching…
Mission Report – Nov & Dec, 2022
Smith Point Sea Rescue editor Dan Morissette recently reported crews responded to the following calls for assistance: November 6: At 2:30 p.m., the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) notified SPSR…
Mission Report – August, 2022
Smith Point Sea Rescue editor Dan Morissette recently reported crews responded to the following calls for assistance: August 2: At 3:30 p.m., the SPSR Northern Fleet Captain received a direct…
Mission Report – July, 2022
Smith Point Sea Rescue editor Dan Morissette recently reported crews responded to the following calls for assistance: July 1: At 12:35 p.m., the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) notified SPSR…
All Hands Training – Sept 2022
Smith Point Sea Rescue held its annual "All Hands Training" meeting at Olverson's Lodge Creek Marina and much good information was passed and training accomplished. Thanks to all that could…
34′ Single-handed Sailboat in Rising Seas – Jun 14, 2022
1020 (10:20 AM) Tuesday 14 June.....Rescue I with crew of five responds to Sheriff's call "boat in distress Chesapeake Bay" and locates 34' single handed sailboat losing way in rising…
27′ Sailboat with fouled prop, rough seas, night – Apr 2, 2022
2330 (11:30 PM) Saturday.....SPSR locates 27' sailboat with fouled prop in the mid Chesapeake Bay and tows to Jennings Boatyard for safety and repairs.....SPSR, "there when needed." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESjxPPHc1UM
Mission Report – January 17, 2022
Smith Point Sea Rescue editor Jim Bullard reported crews have responded to the following calls for assistance: November 5: At 1:45pm the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) received a 911…