Coast Guard crew members assigned to Coast Guard Station Monterey, California, observe a tow line connecting a 47-foot Motor Life Boat and a 29-foot Response Boat-Small during two boat training in Monterey Bay, June 29, 2026. At least one crew member keeps watch on a tow line to ensure safety of both the vessels’ crews and the vessels themselves. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Avery Tibbets)