Rescue of Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy off Nantucket

Coast Guard Rescues Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Off Nantucket

In a dramatic turn of events off the coast of Nantucket, the U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power on Monday. Portnoy, a Swampscott native, expressed gratitude to the Coast Guard for saving his life in a harrowing ordeal.

Portnoy recounted the terrifying moment when he realized his boat had lost power, leaving him adrift in heavy winds with no way to communicate with the shore. Desperate for help, he fired a flare gun as a distress signal and screamed for assistance. Luckily, a Good Samaritan in a small rowboat was able to board Portnoy’s boat and contact the Coast Guard for help.

The First Coast Guard District in Boston confirmed the rescue, stating that Portnoy’s boat had broken free from its mooring in Nantucket Harbor. Coast Guard members on a training exercise responded swiftly, towing the boat back to safety.

This incident serves as a reminder for all boaters to be prepared with essential safety equipment, such as personal locator beacons or radios, in case of emergencies at sea. The Coast Guard commended Portnoy for using distress signals and praised the quick actions of the Good Samaritan who assisted in the rescue.

As for Portnoy, known for his lavish lifestyle and recent purchase of the most expensive home ever sold on Nantucket, he may think twice before venturing out to sea again. Reflecting on the near-miss, Portnoy emphasized the unpredictability and dangers of the ocean.

The Coast Guard’s timely response and successful rescue of Dave Portnoy highlight the importance of safety measures and vigilance while enjoying maritime activities. The sea may be beautiful, but it can also be treacherous, as Captain Dave’s close call reminds us all.