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Disabled boat Smith Point Lighthouse – Dec 11, 2022

Disabled boat Smith Point Lighthouse – Dec 11, 2022

March 25, 2023Posted inMissionsNo Comments
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…
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All Hands Training – Sept 2022

All Hands Training – Sept 2022

October 10, 2022Posted inMissionsNo Comments
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…
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34′ Single-handed Sailboat in Rising Seas – Jun 14, 2022

34′ Single-handed Sailboat in Rising Seas – Jun 14, 2022

June 24, 2022Posted inMissionsNo Comments
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…
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27′ Sailboat with fouled prop, rough seas, night – Apr 2, 2022

27′ Sailboat with fouled prop, rough seas, night – Apr 2, 2022

April 19, 2022Posted inMissionsNo Comments
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
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Deadrise aground Fleeton Bar – Dec 31, 2021

Deadrise aground Fleeton Bar – Dec 31, 2021

January 18, 2022Posted inMissionsNo Comments
1620 (4:20PM) Saturday.....SPSR responds to Sheriff's call "Sailboat in distress Cockrell Creek." Resc1700 New Year's Eve…..SPSR responds to Sheriff's call "deadrise aground Fleeton Barr" with Rescue I and Rescue A.…
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Sailboat in distress Cockrell Creek – Oct 3, 2021

Sailboat in distress Cockrell Creek – Oct 3, 2021

November 30, 2021Posted inMissionsNo Comments
1620 (4:20PM) Saturday.....SPSR responds to Sheriff's call "Sailboat in distress Cockrell Creek." Rescue I and Rescue A work to free sailboat aground vicinity of Buoy 8. Sailboat freed and returns…
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Sailboat on the Beach – Sep 14, 2021

Sailboat on the Beach – Sep 14, 2021

October 2, 2021Posted inMissions1 Comment
1500 (3:00PM) Tuesday, SPSR gets call, "sailboat on the beach in Mill Creek." Rescue I and Rescue A respond and pull sailboat off the beach and tow to owner's pier.…
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Sailboat hard aground – Jun 14, 2021

Sailboat hard aground – Jun 14, 2021

July 12, 2021Posted inMissionsNo Comments
1900 (7:00PM).....SPSR and Rescue I works to free sailor HARD aground at Point Lookout....tough to do without going aground yourself! SPSR..."there when needed."
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21′ Center Console towed home in heavy seas – May 8, 2021

21′ Center Console towed home in heavy seas – May 8, 2021

May 19, 2021Posted inMissions1 Comment
At 11:15am the captain of a 21’ center console called from the middle of the Potomac River to report his engine would not start. This was the first day of…
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45′ Hunter, tangled in netting – Mar 1, 2021

45′ Hunter, tangled in netting – Mar 1, 2021

April 7, 2021Posted inMissionsNo Comments
SPSR aids Florida 45' sailor who had losing encounter with Virginia 600' gill netter......again, SPSR "there when needed."
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