Seldom are we impressed with our government's efficiency, but this was truly an exception.

In mid-January my son/brother and his crew of three left California on his 65-foot sailboat on a trip to Costa Rica. Under the best of circumstances, they should have reached their destination in mid-February. When we did not hear from him after forty-seven days we became concerned. The trip should have taken half that time. So, we called the Coast Guard.

The men and women at the Alameda Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center in California were courteous, professional, organized, and compassionate. They were able to coordinate efforts with 6 countries along a 2500-mile coast and locate the boat in under 30 hours! The boat and crew are safe and sound and have now reached their destination port.

We are very much relieved and everlastingly grateful to the Coast Guard for their fine work. And we send a great big thank you to these fine citizens.

Sincerely

Frances R. Day, mother
David A. Peck, brother