Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, bridges and tunnels were closed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded at the southern tip of Manhattan with few ways to escape. The U.S. Coast Guard issued a call over the radio for all available boats to help. Tugboats, ferries, fishing boats, and privately owned vessels answered that call. Captains, crews, and volunteers rushed toward Manhattan, carrying people to safety across the waterways. In less than nine hours,...

Labor Day Weekend is one of the last big opportunities of the summer to enjoy New Jersey’s lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal waters. Whether you are heading out for a day of fishing, cruising, watersports, or simply spending time with family and friends, a little preparation can make the difference between a great day on the water and an emergency. As the boating season winds down, New Jersey boaters should make safety a priority and remember that crowded waterways, changing weather,...

The Qualified Captain: Capt. Vince Lombardi Watch an awesome Qualified Captain podcast with our very own Capt. Vince Lombardi. Hear about how he was the first to respond to the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ as well as his time on set playing himself in the movie https://youtu.be/c5XtkvJR6NA?is=xrWUFPEmql6t2Gfr Thank you Capt Vince and Capt. Aaron for all you do! Check out The Qualified Captain! https://thequalifiedcaptain.com/ The Qualified Captain Podcast: Captain Vincent Lombardi is a veteran...