1:23 PM: Seattle Fire responders are arriving in the Fauntleroy ferry terminal vicinity for what SFD says is a “sailboat in distress” that might need help. Updates to come.
1:34 PM: The response has ended. According to radio communication, the sailboat had lost its sail but no one was hurt or in danger.
I’m unsurprised. The water was tranquil this morning and the high winds that kicked up were not, I think, expected.
There is a Coast Guard Zodiac towing a sailboat.they are headed North and are south of Brace Point
A small craft advisory has been in effect for winds 15-25 knots since late this morning on NOAA’s marine web site (also broadcast on VHF radio) – anyone can get caught off guard but it’s prudent for any mariner to check the marine forecast prior to setting sail! https://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=pzz135&syn=pzz100
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