Ep 6. Surf's Up

In Coast Guard Alaska season 1 episode 6, entitled "Surf's Up," viewers follow the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard as they respond to emergency calls and perform search and rescue missions along the Alaskan coast. The episode begins with a team of Coast Guard surfmen training new recruits on how to handle dangerous rip currents and large swells, a crucial skill in Alaska's rugged and unforgiving environment.

As the training session comes to a close, the Coast Guard receives an urgent distress signal from a fishing vessel that has run aground on a rocky shoal. The crew is stranded and in desperate need of assistance, and the Coast Guard's MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter is dispatched to rescue them.

As the chilly waters of the Bering Sea churn below them, the Coast Guard team spots the stranded fishing vessel and drops a rescue swimmer into the water. The swimmer fights against the powerful currents and waves to reach the vessel, where he quickly assists the crew in boarding the rescue basket. The team works quickly and efficiently to hoist the men to safety before flying them back to safety.

But the danger isn't over yet. As they race back to base, the Coast Guard team receives another distress call from a boater who is lost in the middle of a raging storm. With visibility reduced to almost nothing, and with waves reaching up to 20 feet high, the team must use all of their skill and training to locate the stranded vessel.

After a tense search, the Coast Guard team finally spots the boater and drops a rescue swimmer into the water. The swimmer battles the elements and climbs aboard the vessel, where he provides crucial medical assistance to the sick and injured passengers. With both the crew and passengers safely aboard their vessel, the Coast Guard team begins the treacherous journey back to base, navigating through the violent storm and heavy seas.

As they reach the safety of port, the Coast Guard team reflects on their day's work, their mission completed but always aware that new emergencies could arise at any time. "Surf's Up" is a thrilling and inspiring look at the brave men and women who serve as Alaska's first line of defense against the hazards of the sea.