It was the second year of the new course for Swim and SUP the Sound, and after an early morning downpour a total of 62 racers, including six stand-up paddleboarders, …
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June 11, 2019
March 7, 2019
Gourmet fundraiser nets record $22K for VISAR
Guests at the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering on Friday had two years of gluttony to make up for — and they easily did. Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Operations Director Julie …
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October 19, 2018
VISAR launches new boat, shows off repaired base
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue has faced a year of challenges, but on Monday night the brand-new, custom–built Parker 1,000 Baltic rescue boat Spirit of Tortola served as a symbol …
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July 19, 2018
Destroyed plane salvaged from sea after fatal crash
About two hours after a fatal plane crash on Wednesday evening, salvagers began the tricky process of recovering the wrecked aircraft, a two-seat Cessna 150 that had sunk in about …
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July 13, 2018
Jellyfish influx plagues VI waters
Over the past week, beachgoers have reported getting serious jellyfish stings at Norman Island and The Baths National Park. At least one incident has led to an emergency room visit. …
May 10, 2018
VISAR Swim and SUP the Sound fundraiser exceeds expectations
Boaters in North Sound, Virgin Gorda on Sunday morning might have been shocked to see two bright green mermaid tails flapping in the water. But the two apparent sirens were …
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April 24, 2018
VISAR gets influx of new trainees after Irma
“VISAR, VISAR, this is the captain of Lucy and Grace,” Nelson Boothe crackled over a VHF radio from the deck of a catamaran. “There’s a woman on the boat who …
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