Vessel Assist San Diego removes sunken sailboat from Mission Bay channel

The Mission Bay channel entrance is one of the most dangerous places boaters can find themselves in the San Diego area. Although most boaters feel that they are maintaining a safe distance from the jetty, the currents rip around the rocks, often putting boaters and their vessels in danger.  This proved to be the case again as the jagged rocks of the Mission Bay jetty claimed another boat.  A 30’ Yamaha sailboat lost power and before the mariner could do anything about it they were pounding on the rocks.   Continue reading →