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USCG Helicopter Rescue Demonstration — Sailing SV Freelance Ep 19

We were there, when the US Coast Guard demonstrated an on-the-water air evacuation at the Great Lakes Cruising Club’s Rendezvous at Mackinaw City, Michigan. It is where two of the Great Lakes — Lake Huron and Lake Michigan — meet. The helicopter flew up from the USCG Air Station at Traverse City, Michigan, for the Cruising Club’s largest summer event. Everyone was thrilled to observe the demonstration of how a person can be lifted out of the water with the help of a rescue swimmer, as well as appreciative of this special educational opportunity.. Obviously, it is so very helpful for boaters to know what to expect, if they ever happen to be involved with such an emergency situation. However, Vicki and I have previously observed a USCG air rescue attempt in Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands. That happened during a heavy northeaster, so it was in far more difficult conditions than during this demonstration. The helicopter, which has a crew of four, is a Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk. It’s capable of speeds up to 180 knots and has a range of about 800 miles. The Traverse City Air Station’s coverage area includes all of Lake Michigan, and most of Lake Superior and Lake Huron.