Overboard Boater Rescued off California Coast AFRAS Honors C-PORT Member

This is the eighth year that AFRAS presented this prestigious award to a C-PORT member.  In 2010, AFRAS had expressed a desire to establish a program, in cooperation with C-PORT, to annually recognize a deserving member of C-PORT that has shown exceptional skill and determination to save lives during a rescue incident in the maritime environment.  The Award is to be conferred on an individual or group of individuals who perform exceptional acts in attempting to save life in the maritime environment.  Instances where the rescuer places their own life at risk were given highest consideration.  Tina Cardone, C-PORT executive director, stated, “This is what our guys do, everyday.  They serve the boaters.  It’s an honor to have them recognized for their lifesaving efforts.”