Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here's some green
Century Club: Billy Hannigan
Still get accustomed to the new boat and creating a punch list of issues.
Came around to Rudee Inlet where I had to shut down the inlet throughout the day as public works replaced the dredge pipe under the water.
Longer days are finally here. Overcast day light savings time day but I'll take the warmer temps.
Good to be back on the water. New 187 is getting some final touches so I grabbed 507 today.
The 20th Annual Steven Todd Dooley Search and Rescue (SAR) Forum (Feb 2026) in Hampton, VA, brought together over 175 first responders for intensive maritime, night, and technical rescue training. This premier Virginia-based event, hosted by the US Coast Guard and regional partners, focuses on improving interagency coordination and operational readiness. This year I was promoted to the position of Harbormaster. It was a very stressful but rewarding endeavor.
Not real busy on the Bay. Traveled over to Hampton to check on the docks for the upcoming Search and Rescue Forum.
The (2nd) final voyage of 187. She was pulled today for the last time. But she will live on as the new rescue boat for Beach EMS. She is gonna get a new paint job, 2nd hand engines (smaller HP) and an additional seat. I know she will treat them as good as she treated me. New 187 will be online shortly.
After the weather we had the past couple of weeks, today was a breath of fresh air. Even with temps is the low 40s, it felt practically like shorts weather.


























































