I first met Shannon Scaff during research for my 2021 book called The Ocean. The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge. For the “Safety and Survival” chapter, I hoped to ask an experienced Coast Guard rescuer for the experience-based lessons a boater should know. Calling sector Charleston, Scaff happened to be on Public Information Officer duty. “Come on down,” he said. Soon, I had the lead essay for the book. What follows is a little tough love from Scaff. Read far more about this lifesaving American badass in the article “So Others May Live” on page 52.
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