TowBoatUS & VESSEL ASSIST in the News
2010

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Called USCG after hearing distress call from 20’ boat taking on water. The search for the vessel and 3 people aboard continues.

December 29, 2010
Story by Susan Shroder

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Will sponsor the 16th Annual San Diego anglers Open Bay Bass Tournament on January 29, 2011.

December 29, 2010
Story by FishRap Staff
Photo by Sandiegoanglers.com

TowBoatUS Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Were called to refloat a 16 foot Donzi after it slipped off it's lift.

December 14, 2010

TowBoatUS Lake St. Claire, MI
US Coast Guard Sector Detroit presents an award for exellence in search and rescue to Captains Daniel McAndrew and Terry McGregor.

December 1, 2010

TowBoatUS Moriches, NY
Captain William Jayne and Crew recovered a 21 foot boat which capsized off Moriches Inlet.

October 27, 2010
The Southampton Press

VESSEL ASSIST Port Hadlock, WA
Assists with storm damage at Port Hadlock Marina.

November 27, 2010

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Captain Lee Sykes assisted In the rescue of an unconscious Fisherman off Cape Lookout.

November 26, 2010
Story by Helen Outland

VESSEL ASSIST, San Diego, CA
Captain Rob Butler, owner of VESSEL ASSIST San Deigo, Donates 4,000 lbs of food to San Diego Chargers Food Drive.

November 22, 2010
Story by Michael Stetz
Photo by K.C. Alfred

TowBoatUS Solomans, MD
will lead the Solomans Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 4, 2010.

November 22, 2010

TowBoatUS Sandy Hook, NJ
Helps in the search for missing Kayaker on the Shrewsbury River.

November 18, 2010
TowBoatUS Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Captains Barney Hauf and Larry Acheson give back to the community by salvaging an abandoned boat.

November 19, 2010

TowBoatUS Swansboro, NC
Salvages 16’ boat after Coast Guard rescued boaters from sinking craft in New River Inlet.

November 17, 2010
Coast Guard News

TowBoatUS Moriches, NY
Recovers capsized 21 foot boat noff Moriches Inlet.

October 23, 2010

TowBoatUS Big Pine Key, FL
Salvages 32’ boat that struck something beneath the water.

October 19, 2010
Story by Lindsay Schwarzwaelder
Posted by Eli George

TowBoatUS Big Pine Key, FL
Capt. Freestone takes injured kayaker to safety after attack by a leaping fish.

October 18, 2010
Story by David Fleshler and Juan Ortega
Photo courtesy of Islands in the Sea 2002

TowBoatUS Newburyport, MA
Captain Mike Goodridge receives recognition as participation in annual Boat Camp.

October 12, 2010

TowBoatUS Fernandina Beach, FL
ungrounds sailor from sand bar near St. Mary’s, GA.

October 11, 2010

TowBoatUS Newburyport, MA
Captain Mike Goodridge describes damages to boat during recent high winds.

October 9, 2010
Story by Jogn Tilton

TowBoatUS Atlantic City, NJ
Towed storm damaged vessel into Gardner’s Basin.

October 7, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST Ventura, CA
Responded to a 45' sialboat Aground on Santa Cruz Island.

October 4, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST Portland, OR
Assists with the salvage of a 48 foot yacht that went aground in the Willamette River.

October 1, 2010
Story/Photo by: Rick Bella

TowBoatUS Newburyport, MA
Captain Jim Whipple discusses Expense and difficulties of Disposing of abandoned boats.

September 30, 2010
Story by Gillian Swart

TowBoatUS St. Augustine, FL
Captain Dolph helps salvage 88’ yacht from sandbar.

September 30, 2010
Story by Gillian Swart

TowBoatUS Key Largo, FL
Captain Mark Hutchings removes a 49’ trawler from Protected reef at Grecian Rocks.

September 15, 2010
Story by Kevin Wadlow
Photo by Rob Mitchell/Keys Diver

VESSEL ASSIST North Whidbey, WA
Captains John and Trish Aydelotte rescue a family of four from a powerboat during storm.

September 7, 2010

TowBoatUS Shamrock, NJ
Retrieves overturned 25’ boat in Great Egg Inlet.

September 2, 2010
Photo by John Ryan

TowBoatU.S. Detroit, MI
Captains Terry McGregor and Daniel McAndrew recognized for role in aiding survivors of boat crash.

August 31, 2010
Story by Gordon Wilczynski
Photo by Ray J. Skowrone

VESSEL ASSIST Port Hadlock, WA
Salvages 43 footer high and dry on Klas Rocks at Matts Matts Bay.

August 31, 2010
Story by KING 5 News
Photo credit: Jim Fullenwider

VESSEL ASSIST Lake Washington, WA
Tows and de-waters boat after a boating mishap on Lake Washington.

August 31, 2010
Story by Jenny Manning

TowBoatUS Cape May, NJ
Captain Phil Swetsky encounters a celebrity; Dolphin 56.

August 26, 2010

TowBoatUS Newbury Port, MA
Captain Michael Goodridge patches hole in vessel aground at Devils Back.

August 23, 2010
Story by Sue Scheible
Photos by U.S. Coast Guard

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Captain Reggie Curry assists in rescue of helicopter pilot after crash under Coronado Bridge.

August 23, 2010
Fox 5 San Diego Staff

TowBoatUS Shamrock, NJ
Responds to multi-alarm fire at Seaview Harbor Marina.

August 17, 2010
By Harry B. Scheeler, Jr.

TowBoatUS St. Joseph, MI
Captain Rich Lenardson tows race boat after it capsized during race on Lake Michigan.

August 9, 2010

TowBoatUS Cape Cod, MA
Captain Bill Hobbs salvages sea plane that crashed during take off near Buttermilk Bay.

August 3, 2010

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Assists in salvage of a burning shrimp trawler.

August 2, 2010

TowBoatUS Falmouth, MA
Salvages small plane that crashed off Mashpee.

August 2, 2010

TowboatUS St. Joseph, MI
Salvages plane that crashed in Lake Michigan near Luddington.

August 1, 2010
Story by Valerie Lego/Christa Graban

TowBoatUS Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tows boat stolen by the barefoot bandit back to the U.S.

July 28, 2010
Story by: Editor of The Triton

TowBoatUS Grand Strand, SC
Captain Brian Cogshell volunteers to pump out and haul abandoned vessels in Little River Inlet.

July 26, 2010
Story: Claudia Lauer & Vicki Grooms
Photos: Tom Murray & Captain Rob Barton

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Captain Eric Lamb returns burnt boat to Dana Point after fire off La Jolla.

July 23, 2010

TowBoatUS Falmouth, MA
Captain Henson explains need for towing service when boating off shore.

July 22, 2010
Story and photo by: Nelson Sigelman

TowBoatUS Swansboro, NC
Tows boat back to ramp after capsizing incident in Bogue Inlet.

July 21, 2010
Story by Daily News Staff

TowBoatUS Perdido Key, FL
Salvages 88 year old vessel from Intracoastal Waterway.

July 13, 2010
Story by Staff Reports
Photo by Christine O’Connor

TowBoatUS Pensacola, FL
Towed capsized Vessel of opportunity working in response to Gulf oil spill.

July 12, 2010

TowBoatUS Mystic, CT
Capt. Don Rich helps remove the Alabama from the rocks.

July 9, 2010
Story: Karin Crompton
Photo:Tim Martin

TowBoatUS Boston, MA
Captain Mike Goodridge answers questions concerning salvage of the Massachusetts.

July 7, 2010
Story by: Peter Howe

TowBoatUS Newburyport, MA
Captain Michael Goodridge discusses dangerous shoaling in the river.

July 1, 2010
Story by Lynne Hendricks

TowBoatUS Old Saybrook, CT
Is among those participating in the Dept. of Environmental Protection’s safe boating promotion program.

June 30, 2010
Story: Judy Benson
Photo: Sean D Elliot

TowBoatUS Shamrock, NJ
Helps in search for missing boater in Corbin City area.

June 29, 2010
CGNews

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Captain Zach Willis discusses rescue of 3 fishermen.

June 29, 2010
WNCT News

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Rescued 2 people minutes after their boat overturned.

June 29, 2010

TowBoatUS Chickamauga Lake, TN
Was thanked for assistance given the rescue/recovery effort after a boat collided with a barge.

June 22, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Prior to her adventure, VESSEL ASSIST towed Abby Sunderland.

June 16, 2010
Story and photo by Pete Thomas

TowBoatUS Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Participates in National Marina Day Event at Hall of Fame Marina.

June 15, 2010

TowBoatUS Tybee Island, GA
Captain Bubba Strickland offers safe boating tips.

June 10, 2010
Story by Lynda Figueredo

TowBoatUS Swansboro, NC
Captain Tim Simpson attempts salvage of 60 foot shrimp boat.

June 9, 2010
Photo by Levey

TowBoatUS Scottsboro, AL
Captain Jim Helms assists in extinguishing burning boat.

June 7, 2010
Story by Ken Bonner

VESSEL ASSIS Tacoma, WA
Captain Nick Stivers discusses unusually busy towing season in Tacoma.

June 3, 2010
Story by: Deborah Bach

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Captain Lee Sykes explains how boaters can stay safe out on the water.

June 3, 2010
Eyewitness News 9

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Helps remove debris from Rachel Carson National Reserve.

May 28, 2010
Story/Photo by Helen Outland

TowBoatUS Lake Texoma, TX
Roxan Winner prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year.

May 27, 2010
Reporter: Maddie Garrett

TowBoatUS Newburyport, MA
Captain Mike Goodrich responded to a boat fire off Rings Island Marina.

May 25, 2010
Story by Liz King
Photo by Bryan Eaton

TowBoatUS Charleston, SC
Captain Steve Little discusses Boating Safety Week.

May 25, 2010
Story/Photo by WCBD TV Charleston

VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor, WA
In collaboration with other advocates are reviving the derelict vessel removal program in the San Juans.

May 25, 2010

TowBoatUS Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Captain Charles Meyer gives an indepth look at TowBoatUS Lake of the Ozarks services.

May 19, 2010
Lake TV 32

TowBoatUS Miami, FL
Safely removed 3 people from sinking vessel.

May 16 2010

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Captain Rob Butler and an 8 man crew has worked diligently to remove debris from A-8 Anchorage.

May 12, 2010
Story by Jack Innis
Photo by Vessel Assist San Diego

TowBoatUS Key West, FL
The Coast Guard, TowBoatUS and other Florida agencies work together to rescue 4 people.

May 9, 2010
Story by: Akilah Johnson

TowBoatUS Chickamauga Lake, TN
Assisted with search of the lake after a boat was reported over-turned.

May 4, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST Catalina Island, CA
Secures leak in sinking boat and tows it to Avalon Harbor.

May 2, 2010
Story: DGnews

TowBoatUS Hatteras, NC
TowBoatUS recovers vessel after fatal accident.

May 1, 2010

VESSLE ASSIST San Diego, CA
VESSEL ASSIST San Diego removes Bay Debris.

April 30, 2010
Story: Barbara Moreno, John Gilmore

VESSEL ASSIST Port Townsend, WA
Participated in the Port Townsend boat parade on May 1st.

April 25, 2010
Story by David G. Sellars

TowBoatUS Lake Norman, NC
TowBoatUS Lake Norman assists in recovery of boat lodged in gazebo.

April 25, 2010
Story by: Kate Gaier
Photos: Carolina News 14

NOSA Race 2010 – BoatUS
Highlights along the Newport to Ensenada Race which took place April 23, 2010.

BoatUS & VESSEL ASSIST
Sponsor 2010 NOSA Newport to Ensenada Race.

April 23, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST Port Townsend, WA
Captain Slade will offer a series of free safety and navigation forums at the local West Marine Store.

April 16, 2010

TowBoatUS Cape May, NJ
TowBoatUS Cape May salvages boat after it ran aground.

April 14, 2010
Story: Harry B. Scheeler Jr.

TowBoatUS Key Largo, FL
TowBoatUS salvages boat following CG rescue of 2 boaters.

April 12, 2010

TowBoatUS Virginia Beach, VA
TowBoatUS will clean up fuel spill after boat sank at dock.

April 12, 2010

VESSEL ASSIST Newport Beach, CA
VESSEL ASSIST responds to sinking vessel. Will help refloat and tow boat.

April 9, 2010
Story: CGnews

VESSEL ASSIST Seattle, WA
BoatUS concerned about effects of ethanol on fuel lines.

April 8, 2010
Story/Video: Gary Chittim/ King 5 News

VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor, WA
VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor raises boat sunk in slip.

March 31, 2010
Story/Photo: Richard Walker

VESSEL ASSIST Port Townsend, WA
Captain Roger Slade was called to disconnect anchor and tow derelict boat to the beach.

March 31, 2010
Story/Photos: Jeff Chew, Peninsula Daily News

TowBoatUS Beaufort, NC
Captain Lee Sykes works to contain fuel spill in Atlantic Beach.

March 30, 2010
Photo/story: WNCT-CBS

VESSEL ASSIST Seattle, WA
Captain Wendell Brunk discusses the BoatUS/VESSEL ASSIST towing program.

March 29, 2010
Story/Video: YouTube seen on Seaknots.com

VESSEL ASSIST Anacortes, WA
Aides in locating woman’s body who jumped from bridge.

March 16, 2010
Story/Photo: Nathan Whalen

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
VESSEL ASSIST San Diego is ready to assist sailors in the NOSA 2010 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race.

March 9, 2010
Story: bymnews.com

VESSEL ASSIST Oahu, HI
VESSEL ASSIST removes 28’ vessel from Outrigger Reef.

March 7, 2010
Photo/Story: KHON2.com

TowBoatUS Miami, FL
TowBoatUS discovers abandoned vessel on Miami River.

March 5, 2010
Photo/Story: WSVN.com

VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor, WA
Captain Les Soland explains reason 50’ Eldorado sunk last week.

March 5, 2010
Story: Richard Walker
Photos: Scott Rasmussen

VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor, WA
VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor called to assist with vessel sunk at dock.

March 3, 2010
Story/Photos: Richard Walker

VESSEL ASSIST Friday Harbor, WA
Captain Les Soland directs the raising of a sunken vessel.

March 3, 2010
Story/Photos: Richard Walker

BoatUS/VESSEL ASSIST
BoatUS/ VESSEL ASSIST sponsor 2010 NOSA Newport-Ensenada race.

March 3, 2010
Story: Rich Roberts

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
Captain Eric Lamb discusses problems during tidal surges after earthquake.

March 2, 2010
Story: Robert Krier
Photo: Jim Grant

TowBoatUS Sebastian, FL
TowBoatUS responds to boat that struck bridge and capsized.

Photo/Story: WESH.com

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
A crew from VESSEL ASSIST San Diego salvages a 56 foot pleasure boat.

February 9, 2010
Story: Sarah Gordon
Photo: Bill Wechter

VESSEL ASSIST San Diego, CA
San Diego provides Leaderboard for Anglers Open Bay Bass Tournament.

January 29, 2010
Story: Ed Zieralski

VESSEL ASSIST Ventura, CA
VESSEL ASSIST Ventura receives certificates from CG for assisting sailors.

January 22, 2010
Story: Adam Foxman & Scott Hadly

TowBoatUS Savannah, GA
TowBoatUS salvages a 41 foot trawler on the Savannah River.

January 22, 2010
Story: Rob Pavey

TowBoatUS Steinhatchee, FL
Captain Payne discusses problems when dealing with cold water situations.

January 20, 2010
Story: Lanetra Bennett

TowBoatUS Jacksonville, FL
Captain Randi Olsen receives award for work with Safe Harbor Boys Home.

Photo/Story: youtube.com

VESSEL ASSIST Ventura, CA
VESSEL ASSIST Ventura assists in shrimp boat salvage.

January 8, 2010
Story: Hal Eisner

VESSEL ASSIST Oahu, HI
Capt Michael Parker salvages boat hard aground off Kahe Point.

January 5, 2010
Story: Oscar Valenzuela

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