Coast Gaurd rescues 2 off sailboat near Aleutians

[alaskaflyfish]

Just heard this on the radio this morning. The story is developing as time goes on. Now I hear it was 3 rescued. Here's the link


Coast Guard rescues 2 off sailboat south of the Aleutians | Alaska News | newsminer.com

[MarkSF]

Rafiki's not a lucky name, is it?

[boatman61]

Glad there were no casualties..

[Jim Cate]

wonder if the boat's name was Rafiki, or if it was a RAfiki 35, the less common smaller sister of the R-37?

Jim

[S/V Alchemy]

Originally Posted by MarkSF

Rafiki's not a lucky name, is it?

My first thought, also.

[knockabout]

pic from mackay marina approx. 2004

[rognvald]

That would be a cold dip in the pool, Tim. Thankfully, no lives were lost. Good luck and safe sailing. Rognvald

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by rognvald

That would be a cold dip in the pool, Tim. Thankfully, no lives were lost. Good luck and safe sailing. Rognvald

My thought too! Glad they didn't have have to take a swim without the suits....

[mikereed100]

Glad they're OK, but, holy crap, the Aleutian's in October?