Ray Leonard
Captain of the Satori, Doesn't want to leave the Satori
Karen Stimpson
Steering the boat, Is experiencing tough ocean and weather conditions.
Sue Bylander
Behind the navigation table, Doesn't know if her call for mayday is being answered
Lawrence Brudniki
Commander of the Coast Guard ship Tamaroa, The Tamaroa is taking its time to reach the Satori
David Moore
Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Is having trouble reaching the Satori because of the weather conditions.

Lt. Klosson
The pilot of one of the H-3s, Is struggling with getting Ray Leonard to comply with a rescue mission.
Thomas Amidon
In charge of the Tamaroa's boat and maintenance crew, The Avon's he tries lowering int the water get punctured and fill with sea water.
Claude Hessel
A pilot of one of the H--3s,
Vriesman
Flight-engineer
Ayers
Avionics Man