Coasties save 4 off Hallandale last night

CAPTINMITCH · 08-19-2007, 07:57 PM

http://www.d7publicaffairs.com/

Here's the press release about the boat sinking.
Coast Guard Rescues 4 off Hallandale Beach from Capsized Boat
*Video Available*

MIAMI - The Coast Guard rescued four people eight miles east of Hallandale Beach, Fla., after receiving a distress call from one of the four people aboard the sinking vessel at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday.

William Field, Gino Biona, William Curtis and Chad Curtis were able to make a mayday call using a VHF radio to the Coast Guard before their 25-foot vessel capsized shortly thereafter leaving the four people in the water.

The Coast Guard immediately responded and began searching with a rescue boat from Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Miami.

The crew of the helicopter located the survivors and directed the 33-foot rescue boat to their location. The survivors were found clinging to each other in the water wearing their life jackets at approximately 6:30 p.m.

"This is a perfect example of how easy it can be for rescue personnel to locate people in distress when they have the proper safety equipment. If it wasn't for these mariners having and using a VHF-marine radio and life jackets as well as staying together in a group, it certainly would have made finding these people more difficult," said Coast Guard Lt. Kent Reinhold, co-pilot of the helicopter that responded.

The uninjured people were taken to the 15th Street Marina in Hallandale Beach by the Station Fort Lauderdale rescue crew.

Square Grouper · 08-19-2007, 08:02 PM

Glad everyone is safe. Too ften these things have a bad outcome. Sounds like the crew had it together.

There's a part of me that misses that CG job.

CAPTINMITCH · 08-19-2007, 08:15 PM

I've said this many times, I'm simply amazed nobody has died out there yet.

JahMussa · 08-19-2007, 08:46 PM

Those are the guys from Carl's Bait and Tackle. I had gotten this news this morning and posted it on the Swordlords thread.

Lucky guys for sure.

Darkside · 08-19-2007, 09:49 PM

They were boat 13 going by the name of "Lucky Dogs". So much for lucky #13, haven't spoken with my friends for first hand account but found info about them on CG site and recognized their names.

Nick C · 08-20-2007, 01:34 AM

We saw the planes flying above when we were running out around that time. Glad everyone is safe. It was a bit bumpy out there.

Relentless33 · 08-20-2007, 01:41 AM

Glad to hear everyone is safe and sound. I'm presuming the boat was running out when they capsized (snuff)? Does anyone know what make of boat it was?

BirdDog0219 · 08-20-2007, 07:33 AM

This was one of two boats to go under another friend of mine rolled his boat as well. He took two waves over the side of his seacraft and the boat capsized. They were pulled out of the water buy another friend that was close by and happened to see the boat roll as it happened just before dark. Had this happened after dark they would not have been seen.

LIGHTS OUT · 08-20-2007, 09:27 AM

Two roll-overs and everyone O.K.. Whoever you guys and gals consider the higher power, you better be thankful because He was definately looking out for all you guys that night!!!!!!!! Stories don't always end with a happy ending. Glad to hear these did.

Bonnie&Clyde · 08-20-2007, 09:44 AM

Heard it on the radio on our way out! Glad everyone is ok!!!!

I am curious what size and boat type they were. How did these guys manage to get to their VHF's? Great work getting all their safety equiptment out!!!

GENERALturtle. · 08-20-2007, 09:49 AM

Glad everyone is O.K.

But why not postpone the tourney to another day? I think it should have been considered.

CAPTINMITCH · 08-20-2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonnie&Clyde

How did these guys manage to get to their VHF's? Great work getting all their safety equiptment out!!!

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were able to make a mayday call using a VHF radio to the Coast Guard before their 25-foot vessel capsized

Makes a strong argument for a waterproof handheld in the ditch bag.

PURPLE FEVER · 08-20-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENERALturtle.

Glad everyone is O.K.

But why not postpone the tourney to another day? I think it should have been considered.

NOT CRYING but that should have been considered. We had a cowling blow off on the way in at 4:30 am.

I might need to use Johnnys name ANOTHER GRAND

Bonnie&Clyde · 08-20-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAPTINMITCH

Makes a strong argument for a waterproof handheld in the ditch bag.

I actually got an EPIRB and a handheld the morning of the tourney. I figured I needed one anyway and why not have it when I am knowingly about to run in 6footers.

I agree with turtle, a thought of changing the tourney date should have been considered.

Glad I had a radar!!! I was able to watch all the storms and try to avoid them as much as possible. The storms kept pushing me far north where I really had no interest in fishing

To all the guys that got stuck inside the huge storm that rolled through. Glad everyone made it home safe.

quack quack · 08-20-2007, 10:42 AM

I agree with the forcast building all night think the plug should have been pulled.I was in a big boat and would not have wanted to be in anything smaller thats fo sho.

but hind sight is 20/20

sharkslayer45 · 08-20-2007, 11:07 AM

I was there boat #33. almost flipped my boat as well 22 ft mako.

didnt stay out there long came in early bout 11:30, to many close calls and hearing a couple boats went down made the move to come in...

i agree should have rescheduled the tourney, that was dangerous!!!

WhItEoUt 23 · 08-20-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GENERALturtle.

Glad everyone is O.K.

But why not postpone the tourney to another day? I think it should have been considered.

I AGREE 100 PERCENT IT WAS ROUGH OUT THERE GLAD NO ONE GOT HURT BAD

___________________________

TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

Another Grand · 08-20-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhItEoUt 23

I AGREE 100 PERCENT IT WAS ROUGH OUT THERE GLAD NO ONE GOT HURT BAD

___________________________

TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

I agree 100% as well. I wanted to fish the tournament, but when they are calling for 20-30 Sunday Morning.......that chit always creeps up early, the wind never seems to be late.

Jesslyn · 08-20-2007, 12:11 PM

It was too rough for us we sat it out, no tournament is worth risking life.

pushbutton2 · 08-20-2007, 12:13 PM

The weather wasn't perfect but it wasn't that bad. I don't think it was anywhere near 6 feet where we we're fishing. Postponing it would have been an overkill. There are too many boats and crews that are easily capable of handling the forecasted seas. As it was the forecasts were completely off. After midnight the wind and seas subsided instead of building as predicted. However sword fishing is always a dangerous venture. I think too many guys and Kids are approaching it too casually (John Boat Guy!). Sitting out in the stream at night in a 22-23 foot boat loaded with 3-4 guys on it with a 20kt+ gusting wind is not a wise approach. Swordfish tournaments are organized for capable boats and those of us that are in smaller boats should consider ourselves lucky we can participate when Mother Nature shines on us.

08-19-2007, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 399	Coasties save 4 off Hallandale last night http://www.d7publicaffairs.com/ Here's the press release about the boat sinking. Coast Guard Rescues 4 off Hallandale Beach from Capsized Boat Video Available MIAMI - The Coast Guard rescued four people eight miles east of Hallandale Beach, Fla., after receiving a distress call from one of the four people aboard the sinking vessel at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday. William Field, Gino Biona, William Curtis and Chad Curtis were able to make a mayday call using a VHF radio to the Coast Guard before their 25-foot vessel capsized shortly thereafter leaving the four people in the water. The Coast Guard immediately responded and began searching with a rescue boat from Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Miami. The crew of the helicopter located the survivors and directed the 33-foot rescue boat to their location. The survivors were found clinging to each other in the water wearing their life jackets at approximately 6:30 p.m. "This is a perfect example of how easy it can be for rescue personnel to locate people in distress when they have the proper safety equipment. If it wasn't for these mariners having and using a VHF-marine radio and life jackets as well as staying together in a group, it certainly would have made finding these people more difficult," said Coast Guard Lt. Kent Reinhold, co-pilot of the helicopter that responded. The uninjured people were taken to the 15th Street Marina in Hallandale Beach by the Station Fort Lauderdale rescue crew.

08-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Square Grouper Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL Best Catch: A Killer Buzz Posts: 131	Glad everyone is safe. Too ften these things have a bad outcome. Sounds like the crew had it together. There's a part of me that misses that CG job. __________________ "Man Up" is not just a phrase.....It's a way of life.

08-19-2007, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 570	Those are the guys from Carl's Bait and Tackle. I had gotten this news this morning and posted it on the Swordlords thread. Lucky guys for sure. __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

08-19-2007, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darkside Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 402	They were boat 13 going by the name of "Lucky Dogs". So much for lucky #13, haven't spoken with my friends for first hand account but found info about them on CG site and recognized their names. __________________ SAVE THE DATES: Hydro Glow Summer Swordfish Slam - JUNE 21, 2008 Hydro Glow Winter Swordfest - DECEMBER 6, 2008

08-20-2007, 01:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,221	We saw the planes flying above when we were running out around that time. Glad everyone is safe. It was a bit bumpy out there. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

08-19-2007, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 399	I've said this many times, I'm simply amazed nobody has died out there yet.

08-20-2007, 01:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,013	Glad to hear everyone is safe and sound. I'm presuming the boat was running out when they capsized (snuff)? Does anyone know what make of boat it was?

08-20-2007, 07:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
BirdDog0219 Lines In Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ft.laud Boat: fishing Occupation: Marine electronics tech Posts: 91	This was one of two boats to go under another friend of mine rolled his boat as well. He took two waves over the side of his seacraft and the boat capsized. They were pulled out of the water buy another friend that was close by and happened to see the boat roll as it happened just before dark. Had this happened after dark they would not have been seen.

08-20-2007, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	Two roll-overs and everyone O.K.. Whoever you guys and gals consider the higher power, you better be thankful because He was definately looking out for all you guys that night!!!!!!!! Stories don't always end with a happy ending. Glad to hear these did.

08-20-2007, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 171	Heard it on the radio on our way out! Glad everyone is ok!!!! I am curious what size and boat type they were. How did these guys manage to get to their VHF's? Great work getting all their safety equiptment out!!!

08-20-2007, 09:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 547	Glad everyone is O.K. But why not postpone the tourney to another day? I think it should have been considered. __________________

08-20-2007, 10:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 5,004	I agree with the forcast building all night think the plug should have been pulled.I was in a big boat and would not have wanted to be in anything smaller thats fo sho. but hind sight is 20/20 __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

08-20-2007, 11:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
sharkslayer45 Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Boat: 22 mako cc Best Catch: 5ft 7 inch dark skin brazillian stripper from rio de janeiro Occupation: contractor Posts: 55	I was there boat #33. almost flipped my boat as well 22 ft mako. didnt stay out there long came in early bout 11:30, to many close calls and hearing a couple boats went down made the move to come in... i agree should have rescheduled the tourney, that was dangerous!!! __________________ www.ingramfence.com

08-20-2007, 12:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jesslyn Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 671	It was too rough for us we sat it out, no tournament is worth risking life.

08-20-2007, 12:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
pushbutton2 Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Best Catch: Pliers going overboard Posts: 43	The weather wasn't perfect but it wasn't that bad. I don't think it was anywhere near 6 feet where we we're fishing. Postponing it would have been an overkill. There are too many boats and crews that are easily capable of handling the forecasted seas. As it was the forecasts were completely off. After midnight the wind and seas subsided instead of building as predicted. However sword fishing is always a dangerous venture. I think too many guys and Kids are approaching it too casually (John Boat Guy!). Sitting out in the stream at night in a 22-23 foot boat loaded with 3-4 guys on it with a 20kt+ gusting wind is not a wise approach. Swordfish tournaments are organized for capable boats and those of us that are in smaller boats should consider ourselves lucky we can participate when Mother Nature shines on us. __________________ T O Double D

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