Sailboat foundering at Coronado Cays; operator reported in water
A caller reported a foundering 15-foot open-top sailboat at the entrance to Coronado Cays Marina, with its sole operator in the water. The caller said the operator seemed fine, while Coast Guard radio traffic asked whether anyone nearby could assist; the available transmissions do not establish what happened afterward.
October 25, 2026
Coast Guard, San Diego, there is a foundering sailboat at the entrance to Coronado Caves Harbor.
October 25, 2026
Roger. Did you say that that's the entrance to Coronado Cays Marina? Over. That is affirmative. Over.
October 25, 2026
There is one person aboard. It's about a 15 foot open top sailboat. He is in the water, but he seems fine. Over.
October 25, 2026
You said that the person that's piloting the vessel is in the water, over? Yes, because he's on the boat, but the boat is foundering, over.
October 25, 2026
Yes, Captain, is there anybody near that sailboat that can help the individual on the water?
Summary
A caller reported a foundering 15-foot open-top sailboat at the entrance to Coronado Cays Marina, with its sole operator in the water. The caller said the operator seemed fine, while Coast Guard radio traffic asked whether anyone nearby could assist; the available transmissions do not establish what happened afterward.
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