A Sea Tow boating expert said one Coast Guard-mandated safety measure is necessary in boating safety and can prevent you from going overboard.
Wrightsville Beach Sea Tow Captain Scott Collins said a new federal law took effect requiring the use of engine cut-off switches in all boats under 26 feet, as of April 1. I was out patrolling when I heard the samaritan on the radio, Collins said, speaking of the incident off the coast of Wrightsville Beach on July 5. I immediately headed toward where they were. Luckily, they had enough wits to follow the bread crumbs on the abandoned boat and able to find him.