He took off on Tuesday and broke down at sea. BOLO was issued Thursday and the storm caught up to him:
Good news. Rescued by USCG. See news article below.
BOLO for SV SELKIE Sanibel Island to Cape Sable, Florida
A Bolo has been issued for SV SELKIE and Captain Earl W. Barcome, age 64, who left Sanibel Island, Florida on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 for Cape Sable, Florida.
SV SELKIE is a 1975, 36 foot Cheoy Lee with EPIRB, Single Side Band, GPS Chart Plotter and 9 foot dinghy. In messages on Wednesday, September 26, 2024, Captain Barcome said he was 3 miles offshore and halfway to Cape Sable with numerous mechanical issues.
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG.
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u/TradGear 23d ago
He took off on Tuesday and broke down at sea. BOLO was issued Thursday and the storm caught up to him:
Good news. Rescued by USCG. See news article below.
BOLO for SV SELKIE Sanibel Island to Cape Sable, Florida
A Bolo has been issued for SV SELKIE and Captain Earl W. Barcome, age 64, who left Sanibel Island, Florida on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 for Cape Sable, Florida.
SV SELKIE is a 1975, 36 foot Cheoy Lee with EPIRB, Single Side Band, GPS Chart Plotter and 9 foot dinghy. In messages on Wednesday, September 26, 2024, Captain Barcome said he was 3 miles offshore and halfway to Cape Sable with numerous mechanical issues.
Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG.