Dave Portnoy Rescued by Coast Guard After Boat Drifts Off Nantucket

The Barstool Sports founder faced a harrowing ordeal when his boat lost power during a trip with his mother.

Portnoy's boat became untethered and lost power, leaving him adrift in heavy winds.
The Coast Guard responded after Portnoy fired a flare gun and a passerby radioed for help.
Portnoy admitted his inexperience contributed to the incident, marking only his third time boating.
A woman in a rowboat assisted Portnoy by contacting the Coast Guard with her radio.
Portnoy praised the Coast Guard's efforts and acknowledged the dangers of the ocean.