It became the Coast Guard in 1915…and now operates 20 "surf stations" where rescues may have to be made in breaking waves. On average, the Coast Guard makes more than 5,000 rescues a year.

The title of my article makes a bold statement. I’m basing it on the US Coast Guard requirements for establishing what’s called a Surf Station. Surf Stations are required at locations where surf runs ...

The unidentified man was unable to return to shore Saturday because of strong winds and sea conditions, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.

The search for a missing diver who was last seen just off the coast of Pompano Beach on Saturday has been suspended, the U.S. Coast Guard said ... News Miami that the surf has been rough in ...