Man Rescued Off Marin Headlands Cliff, Another Rescued in SF Bay

MARIN COUNTY, CA, April 15, 2008 (The Boating Channel) -

The Coast Guard, working with the National Park Service, responded to a report of two people injured on the cliffs above Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands yesterday afternoon.

At 3:02 p.m., Monday, the Coast Guard received notification through California Highway Patrol dispatch that a male and female were in distress after falling down a steep area near the water. The Coast Guard immediately launched a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Station Golden Gate, and a HH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Air Station San Francisco. The National Park Service responded from the landside, and began searching for the two people.

The crew aboard the 47-foot Motor Lifeboat visually located the two people on the cliffs above Rodeo Beach, and directed the helicopter to their location. The helicopter conducted a hoist rescue of the man, who was injured but conscious, and in stable condition.

The man was attempting to rescue the other individual, who fell from the cliffs above while the two were hiking in the area. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident, and was hoisted off the cliff by the helicopter.

In a separate incident Sunday evening, The Coast Guard, working with the Foster City Fire Department and Coyote Point Marina Harbormaster, rescued a 20 year-old male from the San Francisco Bay.

At 7:20 p.m., Sunday, a Coast Guard Auxiliary mobile unit reported seeing a person floating 150 yards off of Coyote Point in San Mateo County. The Coast Guard immediately launched a 25-foot boat from Station San Francisco at Yerba Buena Island. The Coast Guard Auxiliarist remained on scene to maintain visual contact with the person in the water, and serve as a liaison between the Coast Guard and local authorities.

At 7:48 p.m., the Coyote Point Harbormaster got underway with two members of the Foster City Fire Department, and upon arriving on scene, was able to bring the man onboard the boat. The man was transferred to the Coast Guard boat, and taken to the Coyote Point Marina where San Mateo County Emergency Medical Services were waiting.

The man was taken to Mills Peninsula Medical Center, where he is reported to be conscious and in stable condition.

Huckins Announces New Atlantic 44 Jet Drive – A High-Tech Classic

JACKSONVILLE, FL, APRIL 10, 2008 (The Boating Channel)

Custom boat builder Huckins Yacht Corporation, based in Jacksonville, Florida, has announced the construction of their Atlantic 44 Jet Drive motor yacht. Following in the wake of the Linwood 56 Jet Drive, the Atlantic 44 Jet Drive will also be a first of its kind, slated for completion in October.

According to the company, the Atlantic 44 Jet Drive, built on Huckins’ famous Quadraconic hull, will combine elegant styles of the mid 20th century with modern high-tech amenities and the latest in marine technology. The interior and exterior design will be completely tailored to fit the desires of the owners of this one-of-a-kind yacht, who have already named the boat “American Dream.”

The Hamilton 322 jet drives – with a full electronic Blue Arrow System, paired with twin Cummins QSB 480 hp on the Huckins hull – will allow the yacht to navigate easily through even the shallowest of water – less than 30-inches of draft. The engines, accessible via the cockpit, will accelerate “American Dream” to an estimated cruising speed of 28 knots and an estimated top speed of 33 knots.

The interior of this “American Dream” will include everything needed to feel right at home, including rich, luxurious joinerwork and hardware such as hand-oiled brass fixtures, granite countertops and mahogany and holly soles. Every detail has been addressed.

The entire forward accommodation, normally comprising two staterooms, will be designed for one very large stateroom with enough space for a king size berth and a creatively situated dressing area.

The second level will be complete with a full gourmet galley, dining area and lounging area with a slide out double berth converted from the deep tufted leather sofa.

The main helm, with custom seating for the first mate and space to entertain guests, will be located on the upper level. Along the aft portion will be a U-shape lounging settee and cocktail/luncheon table. The bridge area will have three points of egress that allow for good traffic flow over the spacious side decks and forward.

The 80-year-old yacht-building company is recognized as one of the oldest continuously family-owned boat builders in the United States. Huckins defines its mission as: “One at a time. One of a kind.”

For more information about Huckins Yacht Corporation or to speak with a Huckins representative, contact Laura D’Abbondanza at 407-629-9484 ext. 228.

Frauscher Boats Brings Hybrid Power to Recreational Boating

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 28, 2008 (The Boating Channel)

As the 2008 boating season approaches and gas prices continue to soar, the first glimmer of alternative options for power boaters will arrive in San Francisco this coming May. On Thursday May 15th, California Chris-Craft will introduce Frauscher boats, makers of the world’s first production hybrid propulsion system for recreational boats. The Hybrid Launch event will feature viewing and ...