In the morning of May 31, 2018, Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a satellite phone call from the captain of the 'Jacamar Arrow', who reported responding to a VHF Channel 16 distress call from the yacht 'Lost Marbles'
In the morning of May 31, 2018, Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a satellite phone call from the captain of the 'Jacamar Arrow', who reported responding to a VHF Channel 16 distress call from the yacht 'Lost Marbles'. Rescued were the U.S. citizens and Florida residents Steve Kopesky, 51; Jessica Kopesky; 41, and their daughter, who were transiting from Turks and Caicos to the Dominican Republic aboard the sailing vessel which began taking on water and capsized approximately 22 nautical miles northwest of Montecristi, Dominican Republic. Following a six-hour transit, the 'Jacamar Arrow', which had been enroute from Manatee to Santos, arrived on scene and the crew located the survivors in the water and rescued all three family members in good health. The survivors were reported to be wearing lifejackets when rescued. The Coast Guard Cutter 'Heriberto Hernandez' later rendezvoused with the 'Jacamar Arrow', embarked all three survivors and transported them to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The family was disembarked in San Juan on June 2 and received further assistance from Customs and Border Protection Officers and Department of State of Puerto Rico officials. Reprot with photo: coastguardnews.co...
