Loss of an OCC boat in the Pacific
by Simon Currin 14 Apr 2024 20:33 PDT
IdaLina Arcona 460 sank in the Pacific 8 April 2024 © Niklas Ravudd
S/V IdaLina, an Arcona 460, sank earlier this week some 300 miles east of the Marquesas. IdaLina was the home of two Swedish OCC Members, Ingmar Ravudd and Katarina Bääth.
In light conditions the solid aluminium rudder stock snapped below the quadrant and then the lower section gouged a 15 cm hole in the hull. Despite best efforts, IdaLina sank rapidly and the owners witnessed and recorded her going down from their liferaft.
Fortunately, two other Swedish OCC boats were nearby and both quickly responded. S/V Pacific Wind arrived first and rescued Ingmar and Tina from their liferaft. S/V Yaghan diverted to attend with their high capacity pump but were too late to save the boat.
A GoFundMe site appeal has been set up for Ingmar and Tina and you can donate by visiting GoFundMe website.
This article has been provided by the courtesy of the Ocean Cruising Club.