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To replace various helicopters in service at the time, namely the SH-34 Seahorse, the US Navy awarded Sikorsky a contract to develop a helicopter that would combine several roles into one airframe: hunter/killer antisubmarine warfare, cargo transport, and search and rescue. It would also have to be capable of amphibious operations and had to be able to operate from smaller ships as well as aircraft carriers. Sikorsky’s HSS-2 Sea King was the response, and it first flew in March 1959. The HSS-2 had a distinctive “boat” hull for water landings, including flotation bags in the sponsons, good visibility from the cockpit, and a folding tail section for stowage. In the antisubmarine role, the HSS-2 was equipped with a dipping sonar unreeled from the forward hull, 21 sonobuoys, and a MAD “bird” capable of being deployed from the port sponson. In 1962, the type’s designation was changed to SH-3A.
The SH-3 would remain in US Navy service for the next 50 years. During Vietnam, it operated in plane guard duties for carriers, the first aircraft to launch and the last to recover; it also served in SAR duties from the carriers and smaller ships, flying over water and often over land to rescue downed pilots. In this role, the SH-3 is probably responsible for the rescue of more people than any other aircraft type. Dedicated SAR helicopters often were equipped with heavy or light machine guns. Other versions were converted to UH-3 utility helicopters (for vertical replenishment and light cargo duties) and VH-3 VIP transports. The latter were the last Sea Kings in US service.
The US Navy began replacing the aging SH-3 following the First Gulf War, with ASW/SAR SH-3s mostly gone from fleet service by 1997. Cargo and utility variants remained in service until 2006. Besides its service in the US armed forces, Sea Kings were heavily exported to 17 air forces, including license-built versions made by Westland (Sea Kings), United Aircraft of Canada (CH-124), Agusta (AS-61), and Mitsubishi (HSS-2); foreign variants are used both in traditional roles for the Sea King, as well as antishipping duties, troop transports, minesweeping, and even airborne early warning. It remains in service worldwide.
Dad snapped this shot of three Sea Kings of HS-4 ("Black Knights") warming up for a mission on the forward flight deck of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10), probably in 1965 or 1966. At this point, the US Navy was still transitioning from the earlier engine gray scheme used by helicopters to the easier to see white over gray colors used between 1965 and the late 1980s.
The helicopter in the foreground is "Fetch 65," used as a backup helicopter in several of the Apollo recovery missions. HS-4 was usually assigned to retrieve the Apollo command modules after splashdown, beginning with Apollo 8 in 1968; the Yorktown was the recovery carrier for that mission, and Dad participated in the tracking party. At this point, he was on lookouts on a somewhat dreary day off the coast of California.
EDIT: In September 2019, another veteran from the Yorktown posted a very similar picture, enough that I worried he had stolen the picture from here on Flickr. He hadn't--he had taken a picture about a minute after Dad snapped this picture. A friend pointed out that you can see the other sailor raising his camera in the mirror in the foreground.
Two sailors, two positions on the Yorktown--nearly the same picture...and neither of them knew it until 50 years later.
The last to leave his ship, Apollo 17 Commander, Eugene A. Cernan is hoisted up to a recovery helicopter, concluding not only his mission, but the Apollo Manned Lunar Landing Program.
A Coast Guardsman simulates being a survivor in the water during ice rescue training, while the Coast Guard station’s dog named Brizo watches over him at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. This station is unique, in that it has a dog as its mascot. Brizo is named after the ancient Greek goddess known as the protector of mariners, sailors, and fishermen. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Regent's annual Primary Swim Gala took place on Friday 16th March. The day began with Year 1 and 2 students competing in a series of fun relay events involving various flotation devices and balls. Yellow House gained the most points for the Year 1s and it was Red House who took the lead for the Year 2s. Next it was the turn of our Year 5 and 6 students, who competed using more traditional swim strokes. This was a hotly contested affair, with all the Houses gaining lots of points. However it was Yellow House who were victorious for the Year 5’s and 6’s combined. By the afternoon it was time for the Year 3 and 4 students to complete their races. Once again the points were shared fairly evenly amongst the Houses. However it was the Green Crocodiles who collected the most wins and points to go towards their entire House total score. Once all the points were added up Green House raised the Swim House Cup aloft to rapturous applause from the students in their House. A very well done to all the students who took part; a fun and very wet day was had by all.
Members of the Coast Guard conduct ice rescue training with a simulated survivor in the water at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
A Motorboat and Airboat Safety Training was recently held at the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota. Students received classroom training as well as field training in the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs), various motorized boats, trailers, and airboats. Students had to pass both a written exam and a practical exam where both safety and skills were demonstrated while running set up courses.
Photo Credit: Krista Lundgren/USFWS
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Sun 27 June 2010 - Margate Raft Race from Nayland Rock to Harbour. - The Bay, Margate Main Sands. - Class C Winners and 3rd to finish Northern Belle Ladies nearing the finish.
Members of the Coast Guard conduct ice rescue training by reeling in a simulated survivor in the water on a MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle Sled at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Members of the Coast Guard approach a simulated survivor in the water during ice rescue training with a MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle Sled at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Members of the Coast Guard conduct Team Tethering training at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
330-PS-3007 (USN 446563): A pilot demonstrates the Mark 4 Exposure Suit showing the excellent flotation qualities and is putting on the gloves. Master caption: The New Mark 4 Exposure Suit. Developed by the Aeronautical Medical Equipment Laboratory, Naval Air Material Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an improved version of the Mark 3 Exposure Suit. The new suit shows excellent floatation qualities and is equipped with quick-donning gloves, better fitting pockets, and the sleeves have been lengthened, adding thermal protection to the wrists. An insulated boot, requiring no extra heavy sock has been provided. The Mark 4 allows the pilot more mobility and the bulk has been cut down considerably. Photograph released October 13, 1952. (5/12/2015).
Members of the Coast Guard prepare to conduct ice rescue training at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
1. El colmo de la globalización ....., 2. Linea de flotación / Flotation line, 3. Los matojos de Carmelo / Carmelo's bushes, 4. Splash!! y al primer albor .... / and under the first rays ..., 5. Al romper el dia / Morning has broken, 6. Esto es to, esto es to, esto es todo amigos!! / That's all folks!!, 7. La penultima / Last but not least, 8. Hoy toca flores! / Today it's flowers time!,
9. Mira que es facil complicarse la vida .... / Complicated life ......, 10. Aunque tu no te des cuenta, te estoy mirando / Eventhough you are not aware, I'm looking at you, 11. La cocina / The kitchen, 12. Del azul al amarillo / From blue to yellow, 13. Triste y sola, pero aun verde / Sad and alone, but still green, 14. La fuente de la vida / The fountain of life, 15. Sal al balcon y echa un jamón ....., 16. Mas de lo mismo,
17. Pipas / Seeds, 18. Los monumentos tambien trasnochan, 19. La Milagrosa de Antonio / Gay Pride Parade, 20. Aires de antaño / Yesterday's air, 21. Estrellitas / Little stars, 22. Discrecion / Discretion, 23. La rua principal (Main street ), 24. Floripondio pseudopecera / Flowers like in a fishbowl,
25. Esta es madriguera con 3 añitos / This is me when I was 3 years old, 26. El merecido reposo de los ciclistas ... (AKA Esta casa es una ruina / This house is a ruin), 27. Arbolito andalú (Green tree), 28. La glorieta / The square, 29. Camino de la era / Way to the threshing floor, 30. Campos de Madriguera, 31. Arreglao pero informá / Dandy, 32. El caballito /The little horse,
33. Puerta cerrada (Closed door), 34. Hiedra (Ivy), 35. Pezuños moteados (Spotted paws), 36. La vaca que rie (The smiling cow), 37. Fantasia floral / Floral fantasy, 38. Fragmentos (Fragments), 39. Planeta azul (Blue planet), 40. Noche de ronda,
41. Passsssssssa la vidaaaaaaaa, 42. Le tomo el pelo como un chino / Il fait des chinoiseries / Do you mind?, 43. Que rojo era mi valle! (How red is my valley!), 44. La boca del diablo (Devil's mouth), 45. Atardecer sobre el campanario, 46. La botella de cariño (The bottle of love), 47. Quien me ha robado mi mes de abril? (Who stole my month of April?), 48. Las cabras se me van a comer el tejado ... (Goats are going to eat my roof ...),
49. El tirabuzon azul (Blue ringlet), 50. Espera que pongo mi lado bueno ..., 51. Reflejo de una estatua (Reflection of a statue), 52. Mirala (que original ...), 53. Sentimientos (Feelings), 54. Tunel !!!!!!!! (Tunnel !!!!!!!!!), 55. Aburrimiento (Weariness), 56. Quien dijo atardecer? (Who said sunset?),
57. espejo y sombreros (mirror and hats), 58. dedicado a los golosos (dedicated to sweet-toothed), 59. ñam ñam (yummy), 60. palmera a contraluz (backlight palmtree), 61. boyas (buoys), 62. hacia lo desconocido (way to the unknown)
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A Coast Guardsman conducts self-rescuing training by kicking his feet and clawing up on the ice with his elbows at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers with the New York Air National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing, supported by the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Wing, 204th Airlift Squadron, conduct personnel recovery training in order to test the new "Front Porch" flotation device for NASA's Orion Crew Module.
This training was conducted alongside NASA personnel at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii during Exercise SENTRY ALOHA March 7, 2017. A major element of this two week TDY is to participate in a joint NASA and Defense Department mission to evaluate recovery techniques and gear that will be used to recover NASA's Orion spacecraft, the next generation of American space vehicle.
US Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Apollo Boilerplate
The Apollo Boilerplate came into use during the testing phases of the Apollo capsule, and remained active throughout the Apollo space program. The boilerplate was made of steel and simulated the size, weight, shape, and center of gravity of a manned Apollo capsule. The internal section of the boilerplate remained empty, though it was insulated with cork to prevent overheating. The goal of the boilerplate was to test the design of the parachute, drag, and impact tests. Instruments were also set up on the boilerplate to take several different measurements including temperature, heat rates, static loads and aerodynamics. It was also used by U.S. Navy recovery personnel to train for flotation collar installation and retrieval procedures. The use of the Apollo boilerplate ended in 1972 with the conclusion of the Apollo program.
This boilerplate was used for water landing tests and rescue training.
Specifications
Height: 10' 9"
Diameter: 13'
Weight: 10,000 lbs
Operational Life: 1963-1972
To replace various helicopters in service at the time, namely the SH-34 Seahorse, the US Navy awarded Sikorsky a contract to develop a helicopter that would combine several roles into one airframe: hunter/killer antisubmarine warfare, cargo transport, and search and rescue. It would also have to be capable of amphibious operations and had to be able to operate from smaller ships as well as aircraft carriers. Sikorsky’s HSS-2 Sea King was the response, and it first flew in March 1959. The HSS-2 had a distinctive “boat” hull for water landings, including flotation bags in the sponsons, good visibility from the cockpit, and a folding tail section for stowage. In the antisubmarine role, the HSS-2 was equipped with a dipping sonar unreeled from the forward hull, 21 sonobuoys, and a MAD “bird” capable of being deployed from the port sponson. In 1962, the type’s designation was changed to SH-3A.
The SH-3 would remain in US Navy service for the next 50 years. During Vietnam and the Third World War, it operated in plane guard duties for carriers, the first aircraft to launch and the last to recover; it also served in SAR duties from the carriers and smaller ships, flying over water and often over land to rescue downed pilots. In this role, the SH-3 is probably responsible for the rescue of more people than any other aircraft type. Dedicated SAR helicopters often were equipped with heavy or light machine guns. Other versions were converted to UH-3 utility helicopters and VH-3 VIP transports. The latter are the last Sea Kings in US service; the US Navy began replacing the aging SH-3 following the First Gulf War, with ASW/SAR SH-3s mostly gone from fleet service by 1997. Cargo and utility variants remained in service until 2006. Besides its service in the US armed forces, Sea Kings were heavily exported to 17 air forces, including license-built versions made by Westland (Sea Kings), United Aircraft of Canada (CH-124), Agusta (AS-61), and Mitsubishi (HSS-2); foreign variants are used both in traditional roles for the Sea King, as well as antishipping duties, troop transports, minesweeping, and even AEW. It remains in service worldwide.
Bureau Number 150611 was built specifically for the VIP role, as a VH-3A, and would enter service with HMX-1 at MCAS Quantico, Virginia, though it often flew out of Andrews AFB, Maryland when transporting the President. The first President it would serve would be John F. Kennedy; 150611 would go on to fly Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon (though it is not the helicopter Nixon would give his famous "V for Victory" photograph in front of), Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Crews were not always Marines, though the helicopter belonged to the Marine Corps; occasionally, Army crews would fly 150611 as well. It would either use the callsign Marine One or Army One.
The VH-3As were retired from Presidential transport duties in the late 1970s in favor of newer VH-3Ds; what happened to 150611 afterwards is unknown--it may have been returned to the US Navy and used as a UH-3A cargo helicopter, as some of the former VH-3s were. Eventually, it was retired and donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, though it was out of VIP service by the time Reagan became President in 1980.
All the same, 150611 has been exquisitely restored in the high-gloss dark green and white colors used by HMX-1 helicopters, complete with Marine guard mannequin at the door. The public can go inside, and even get their picture taken at the door.
A newsstand from San Francisco that I coated in vintage sci-fi and horror memorabilia, copies of course.
Highlights from the Front: The Mummy (Certified X) starring Christopher Lee! (bottom), many women in red dresses, all new terrifying Technicolor, Spock and Kirk to the rescue, lurking Daleks, the Devil Commands Karloff Obeys, Spicy Mystery, Jeepers the Creepers are after Bud and Lou, objectionable 1950s comics, and finally “Not for use as a flotation device”. (Full sized details)
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Crews use a large crane to remove a walkway section from the top of the SR 520 pontoon casting basin gate. Once the walkway and gate is removed, and the tide waters get high enough, crews will tow six pontoons from the basin into the Grays Harbor. Photo taken April 28, 2013.
Progress continues on the SR 520 Pontoon Construction Project, as the second cycle of new pontoons left the Aberdeen casting basin overnight April 28 and 29, 2013. The late-night timing coincided with the favorable high tide needed for float-out.
In the second cycle, crews built three longitudinal pontoons, two supplemental stability pontoons and one cross pontoon. The 360-foot-long longitudinal pontoons are the backbone of the new SR 520 floating bridge being built on Lake Washington; the supplemental pontoons provide stability and flotation, and the cross pontoons cap the bridge on the east and west ends. Crews will build a total of six cycles of new pontoons in Aberdeen.
Individual plastics are separated for recycling using froth flotation, a process separating water-shedding (hydrophobic) materials from water-attracting (hydrophilic) materials. Download the fact sheet, "Recovering Plastics from Retired Vehicles," at www.transportation.anl.gov/pdfs/R/560.pdf. Visit Argonne's Transportation Technology R&D Center at www.transportation.anl.gov.
Inside the stern storage/flotation chamber, before the top goes on.
Fillet of high density filler and strips of glass where the planks meet the transom, then 2 coats of epoxy over the inside.
Not very neat work, but all this gets covered up.
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 1051st Transportation Company, South Carolina National Guard, conduct water survival training April 10, 2022, at Parris Island, South Carolina. The Soldiers were instructed on flotation and swim techniques, and survival skills to increase floatation, with the goal being to help Soldiers stay afloat for at least five minutes. (U.S. Army National Guard Courtesy Photo)
Gemini X recovery, with command pilot John Young being hoisted aboard a recovery helicopter.
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And:
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My friends in Townsend MA (USA) have a herd of flotation devices in their pool. This morning as I approached the pool's fence door I thought I heard the feint sound of Barry White coming from the pool. I embarrassingly walked into these shenanigans....;)
The "Front Porch" flotation device is unfolded and inflated by Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers from the 103rd Rescue Squadron following a jump from the back of a C-17 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 5 2017.
During this training, a rigid inflatible boat (known as a "Hard Duck") was dropped from a C-17 along with several jumpers and an inflatable device known as the "Front Porch".This device is intended to be mated to the Orion spacecraft, and can be used to support astronauts who have made a water landing in the Orion spacecraft following a flight.
US Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy
The FV101 Scorpion is a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle. It was the lead vehicle and the fire support type in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), CVR(T), family of seven armoured vehicles. Manufactured by Alvis it was introduced into service with the British Army in 1973 and served until 1994. More than 3,000 were produced and used as a reconnaissance vehicle or a light tank.
The Alvis Scorpion was originally developed to meet a British Army requirement for the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) or CVR(T). In 1967 Alvis were awarded the contract to produce 30 CVR(T) prototypes. Vehicles P1–P17 being the Scorpion prototypes were delivered on time and within the budget. After extensive hot and cold weather trials in Norway, Australia, Abu Dhabi and Canada, the Scorpion was accepted by the British Army in May 1970, with a contract for 275 which later rose to 313 vehicles. The first production vehicles were completed in 1972 and the first British regiment to be equipped with the Scorpion were the Blues and Royals of the Household Cavalry in 1973. In November 1981, the RAF Regiment took delivery of its first of 184 Scorpions and other variants of CVR(T).
Alvis built more than 3,000 Scorpion vehicles for the British Army and Royal Air Force Regiment and the export market.
All the CVR(T) vehicles were to be air-portable and two Scorpions could be carried in a C130 Hercules. Another requirement of the CVR(T) project was the low ground pressure - similar to that of a soldier on foot - and this would serve it well in the boggy conditions of the Falklands War.
The Scorpion was armed with the low velocity 76 mm L23A1 gun, which could fire high-explosive, HESH, smoke and canister rounds. Stowage was provided for 40 or 42 rounds. A 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (3,000 rounds carried) and two multi-barrelled smoke grenade dischargers were also fitted each side of the turret. Main armament elevation is 35 degrees and depression of 10 degrees with a full 360 degree traverse.
Engine was the Jaguar J60 4.2 litre petrol engine, which was replaced by a Cummins or Perkins diesel engine. The maximum speed was about 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) and it could accelerate from nought to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) in 16 seconds. The maximum speed on water (with the flotation screen deployed) was 3.6 mph (5.8 km/h).
The Irish engineering company IED replaced the existing Jaguar engine in a successful re-powering process with a Steyr M16 TCA HD engine (6-cylinder, 145 kW), making the Scorpion more powerful and more reliable in critical environment.
The vehicle was fitted with a nuclear, biological, chemical protection system, image intensification sights for gunner and driver and a floatation screen. A commode was located under the commander's seat, an internal water tank and a boiling vessel for cooking and heating water were also provided.
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Members of the Coast Guard conduct ice rescue training by reeling in a simulated survivor in the water on a MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle Sled at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Members of the class of 2023 participate in the swimming portion of Sea Trials Aug 16, 2019 at the Academy. The swabs had to jump into the pool from the high-dive and then inflate their pants into flotation devices.
Sun 27 June 2010 - Margate Raft Race from Nayland Rock to Harbour. - The Bay, Margate Main Sands. - Class C Winners and 3rd to finish Northern Belle Ladies nearing the finish.
2021 Bacall's Family Steakhouse Restaurant Times Square Inflatable Steak Sign above Entrance - Why would a Raw Balloon Steak flotation device entice anyone into having dinner - Midtown Manhattan West Side October 7th 10/07/2021 signage giant meat food item balloons rubber
The Otis Redding song title seemed appropriate for this picture. Haha.
Ember is sitting on a concrete dock in La Paz, BCS. The small sections are connected by chain, and bob up and down when you walk on them. They had plastic PVC pipes in them, probably to aid in flotation, but concrete itself can float, depending on the composition. In WWI, the US built 12 ships out of concrete as a test project, due to the shortage of steel. I've walked on one of them, which is now a pier in Aptos, California, known as "the cement ship".
Another little trivia bit, La Paz is sort of a bay, within a bay, within a bay.
The Double D Pool is so called because it sits on Douglas and Degraw in Boerum Hill. It has both a large swimming pool and a good-sized kiddie pool that you can get in with your toddler or baby.
Douglas and DeGraw
Thomas Greene Playground
Third Avenue and Nevins Street
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Wading
(718) 625-3268
Dimensions: 24' x 24' x 1'
Douglas and DeGraw
Thomas Greene Playground
Third Avenue and Nevins Street
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Intermediate
(718) 625-3268
Dimensions: 75' x 60' x 3' 10"
No flotation devices except full-body flotation suits allowed.
Master locks required for lockers.
Only Towel, book, sunglasses, lotion allowed on Pool deck. No toys, no strollers, no phones. NYC Public outdoor pools open during public school summer vacation.
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Members of the Coast Guard conduct ice rescue training by reeling in a simulated survivor in the water on a MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle Sled at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
Sun 27 June 2010 - Margate Raft Race from Nayland Rock to Harbour. - The Bay, Margate Main Sands. - The Madhouse Bar team wade ashore after their raft broke up and capsized.
Breeze Kayak-is a very versatile day tripping kayak. The up-swept bow and fish form allow this small kayak to handle rough conditions with ease, while remaining nimble on flat water. The Breeze fits a broad size range of paddlers, is very stable and extremely user friendly. It comes with a secured buoyancy bag in the bow that gives the boat proper flotation. A bit beat up but still seaworthy.
A Coast Guardsman approaches a simulated survivor in the water during ice rescue training while the Coast Guard station’s dog named Brizo watches over him at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. This station is unique, in that it has a dog as its mascot. Brizo is named after the ancient Greek goddess known as the protector of mariners, sailors, and fishermen. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)