Dave Portnoy says he was nearly ‘lost at sea’ before coast guard rescue

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, had a harrowing experience off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he was nearly "lost at sea" before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Here are the key details of the incident:
Portnoy, who refers to himself as "Captain Dave," was attempting to take his mother on a boat ride when the incident occurred.
After unhooking his 28-foot boat from its mooring, Portnoy realized the vessel had no power for the engine, radio, or anchor.
Strong winds caused the powerless boat to drift out to sea, putting Portnoy in a dangerous situation.
Portnoy tried to signal for help using a flare gun but was unsuccessful initially.
Eventually, a woman in a small boat noticed Portnoy's distress and boarded his vessel. She used her VHF radio to contact the Coast Guard for assistance.
The U.S. Coast Guard, who were conducting a training exercise nearby, responded to the call and rescued Portnoy.
Portnoy expressed his gratitude to the Coast Guard, describing them as "four burly dudes" who towed his boat back to safety.
The Coast Guard later responded to Portnoy's social media post about the incident, reminding him to "boat safe" in the future.
Following the incident, Portnoy joked that he might reconsider going out on his boat again, saying, "It's a dangerous game, the sea's angry, my friends".
The Coast Guard emphasized the importance of being prepared with various forms of communication when boating, such as personal locator beacons and VHF radios.