Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Catching Air

 


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  1. I have a buddy who used to be an instructor for the Coast Guard school out of Astoria, Oregon - training folks on the 44' Motor Life Boats (now 47' I believe) in the waters of the Columbia River Bar. He had some hair-raising stories. Incredible boats and awesome boat pilots (sometimes in the airborne sense of the word too!). Big Water!

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  2. Catching Air? More like breathtaking not to mention that earlier meal.
    Hats-off to Coasties; they're actively in the game 24/7/365.

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    1. Kinda what I was thinking, I’d be lucky not to throw up my socks as well…

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  3. Looks like the Columbia bar, near the aptly named Point Disappointment.

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  4. Everyone makes fun of the coasties until they need the coasties, source: a coastie

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  5. If you ever get a chance visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. The rescue stories about these Motor Lifeboats are incredible. That picture does not shows a common experience!

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  6. We would go out in the worst weather (Hurricanes) to rescue or attempt to rescue those who were way over the heads due to weather, trying to make a living on the ocean, looking for adventure, running drugs, trying to escape poverty, or just plain stupid! The young folks who join the USCG whether on cutters or CG Stations, for most part have a chance to do something positive! In my 26 years
    (18 years at sea) I was extremely proud to be a small part of the USCG!
    Semper Paratus!
    Retired Chief USCG

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    1. Hey Chief, what was your rate? Retired GM1 here. 9 years sea duty, and 4 at a PSU.

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