Vol. 17, No. 22 – July 24 – Aug 6, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 7/3 3:31am, monitoring sailing vessel “Obsession” broadcasting his position via VHF 16 due to dead calm winds, disabled engine and heavy “pea-soup” fog.

12:20pm, observed State Parks lifeguards conducting a multiple rescue of swimmers caught in a rip current at South Beach while aboard Rescue Boat 19.

6:20pm, received complaint from a skipper aboard a motor vessel that several sailboats are tacking back and forth near the #2 buoy in limited visibility from the fog. Advised the sailboats were participating in “Wet-Wednesday” race.

Thursday 7/4 5:30am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory for strong winds later.

9:31am, observed State Parks Lifeguards preparing for a holiday with doubled up lifeguard trucks and towers. Officers on patrol in vessels and vehicles to assist where necessary with preventative lifeguarding, rescues and medicals.

3:15pm, received request for a tow from the skipper of an electric boat secured on VHV I-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat, towed the vessel to rental dock.

7:45pm, received report of fireworks on VWM D-dock, vessel “No Drama.” Officers responded in the truck, contacted and issued warnings for the violation.

8-12am, officers observing and receiving reports of fireworks throughout the Harbor area, attempting to issue warnings for the violation, slow down violations

10:32pm, dispatched to a medical at local hotel, individual ingested too many THC gummies. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient.

Friday 7/5 7:22am, observed fog with ¼ of a mile visibility, activated fog signal.

9-12pm, officers providing support for the State Parks Lifeguard junior guard swim around the pier aboard the Rescue Watercraft and the Fireboat.

10:00pm, contacting a group of juveniles gathered in the Surfers Knoll parking lot. Advised officers were closing the lot and beach fires are illegal.

Saturday 7/6 4:07am, received a report of a motor vessel in VYC taking on water. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 and were able to dewater the vessel.

8:48am, dispatched to a medical on the commercial vessel Island Spirit. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to treat and assess the patient.

9:48am, dispatched to an overdose in the 1449 Spinnaker parking lot. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to treat and assess the patient.

11:20am, observed a small boat improperly anchored in the sandtrap. Officers on patrol on Rescue Watercraft educated the skipper with proper technique.

5:29pm, dispatched to a fall at 1449 Spinnaker dr. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with assessment and treatment.

Sunday 7/7 8-3pm, patrol officers conducting training of newly hired Marine Safety Officers. Training including deck hand skills, towing and patrol operations.

5:00pm, dispatched to a still alarm, traffic accident on Spinnaker Dr, near Surfers Knoll. Officers assisted victims, no injuries were sustained by victims.

7:00pm, observed thick heavy fog, ¼ mile visibility. Activated fog signal.

Monday 7/8 11:50am, observed TowBoat US towing a panga from County Line with considerable water intrusion. Officers assisted with dewatering and trailering.