TowBoatUS Answers Question About Towing in Mexico

A  40′ Sailboat with two crew on board became disabled 130 nautical miles south of San Diego on their way home from Mexico.  Vessel Assist Shelter Island, with a two man crew, ran down to the little cove  behind Punta Colnett that gave the disabled 40′ sailboat some reprieve from the rough weather.  Once in tow Vessel Assist Shelter Island with Captain Reggie Curry and crew aboard towed the disabled sailboat in moderate to rough water back to San Diego.  After a typical wait at the Customs Dock the disabled Sailboat was towed to Pearson Fuel Dock for repairs.   Continue reading →