Category: Safety
May 10, 2012
Fishermen Rescue Capsized Boaters in Plymouth Bay
There’s an incredible story of a life-saving rescue in the news this week. On Monday May 7, three fishermen were able to rescue a couple that was thrown into the cold waters of Plymouth Bay when their aluminum skiff capsized. The boat flipped so quickly that neither passenger was able to put on a life … Read More
December 07, 2011
Surfcasting Close Call
This past weekend on Island Beach State Park, one misstep put a surfcaster in mortal danger, but fast action by several bystanders saved a life on the beach. Todd Maiorano wrote this account of the incident in a letter of gratitude to the members of the Berkley Striper Club who saved his life:
November 29, 2011
Hooked!
After not getting hooked in more than 4 years, this June, twice in the same week, I had a striper drive a treble hook past the barb into my hand. Though the experience is certainly unpleasant, if you have a buddy with you, hooks in the hand, arm, leg, or really anywhere except the face, … Read More
August 09, 2011
VIDEO: Fishing Boat Sinks in Less Than 60 seconds
This video is a MUST SEE for every boater. Read More
June 09, 2011
Don’t Run Aground: Update Your Charts!
Date: June 09, 2011 Contact: Public Affairs (718) 354-2359 Stay Out Of The Shoals SANDY HOOK, NJ – Any day on the water is a good day. At least until you run aground. Two boaters found this out over the weekend of June 4-5 when they ran aground outside the channel at Sandy Hook. Adding … Read More
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