Hats off the United States Coast Guard for helping everyone, even if the victims story is a bit suspicious.

The Coast Guard rescued three men from Lake Erie early Wednesday after their fishing boat began taking on water and capsized just north of Kelley's Island.  For more information:

The article mentions the benefits of using a VHF Marine radio for distress calls over using a Cell Phone.  Let me suggest one more reason:  There are many areas of Lake Erie in U.S. waters, where your cell phone will switch to a Canadian Carrier.  Just last weekend, my wife's phone switched to Canada while standing on South Bass Island!  While dialing 911 will get you to the authorities in Canada, it may delay the response if your position is in U.S. Waters.

The United States Coast Guard released a Marine Safety Alert concerning Revere Life Jackets.  Revere Model 198RT & 160RT Life Jackets have inadequate snap hooks.  More information about the alert:

Here is an interesting story about a Kayak disaster in Florida. Very good read all they way to the end.  It's amazing how the people were laughing about the series of events after it was over.  They almost died, and they never had any idea how close they were to death.