Sinking Catamaran and the Lifesaving Coast Guard | Honolulu News

A sailor on his 35-foot catamaran, the Alakai, sent a desperate text as his boat began taking on water and lost steering—just hours later, the Coast Guard rescued him from the sinking vessel, which then went under with diesel, batteries, and oil onboard. The incident underscores the lifesaving importance of proper safety gear like life jackets and communication devices, as authorities investigate what caused the capsizing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02dae96f455805fc