Come Meet a Coastie SAR Specialist in San Diego

The Baja Ha-Ha’s Grand Poobah — who also happens to be the founder of Latitude 38, in case you didn’t know — took a moment to remind this year’s flock of southbound cruisers that the US Coast Guard has your back, and will hold a lecture  to let you know how they can best serve you.

“It is with great pleasure that the Grand Poobah is announcing that Layne Carter CIV, SAR Specialist, District Eleven/PACAREA Command Center/JRCC Alameda — aka ‘Mr. West Coast SAR expert’ — will be in San Diego on the weekend of November 1 to November 3 to meet with Baja Ha-Ha participants,” wrote Richard Spindler on his Facebook page.

“So far the Grand Poobah has Carter slated for two appearances. The first will be Friday, November 1, 2-4 p.m., at Fiddler’s Green Restaurant, Shelter Island Drive. Layne will be there with Lt. Mike Thompson, chief of the Command Center in San Diego. Thompson is a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer. They will give a presentation and be ready to answer questions for as long as anybody has them.

“Layne’s second appearance will be at the Ha-Ha Kick-Off Party at the West Marine Super Store on Rosecrans in San Diego on November 3. Layne will have a table set up from 1 until 4 p.m. — and longer if necessary — to answer everyone’s questions. As far as the Grand Poobah is concerned, these are incredible opportunities for Ha-Ha folks — and others as room permits — to learn about how to respond to emergencies at sea.

“We know most of you will be very busy getting your boat ready, and know Friday afternoon is not the most convenient time, but hope you can join us. It would be a huge help if you could RSVP so we can plan accordingly. The Grand Poobah believes that the Coast Guard SAR is government at its very best, and hope as many of you as possible will take advantage of these opportunities to meet Layne.”