The Coast Guard, along with several local agencies rescued three individuals after their boat caught fire Friday, October 14th, near Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
The Coast Guard received a may day call via VHF radio ch 16 from the 44-foot sailing vessel, Laetitia, reporting that the vessel’s engine had caught fire and began to spread with three people aboard. All passengers were directed to put on life jackets while resources were en route and move to the bow of the boat to keep away from the fire. 
The Coast Guard immediately launched a 45-foot Response Boat —Medium crew from Station Los Angeles-Long Beach and the cutter Blacktip, an 87-foot patrol boat, homeported in Channel Islands Harbor to assist in the rescue. A Los Angeles City Fire Department boat crew, a Los Angeles County Lifeguard boat crew, four Baywatch vessels and a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter crew also assisted in the rescue.
At 3:30 p.m., one boater in distress jumped in the water and was quickly and safely picked up by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. The Coast Guard small boat crew safely transferred the other two individuals to Blacktip. One passenger was reported to have minor burns on their hands, the other two boaters were reported to be in good condition. All three individuals will be taken to Marina Del Ray.
