[UPDATE 5:22 p.m.] The Rubicon Won’t Be Crossing Into the Bay Soon
A commercial fishing boat, the Rubicon, is disabled five miles west of the entrance to Humboldt Bay. The crew of three is stranded aboard the 42-foot fishing vessel and requesting help.
The US Coast Guard has broadcast the ship’s position and requested nearby mariners to contact them if they are able to assist the crew.
The Rubicon is registered to a James Bishop in Eureka.
UPDATE 5:22 p.m.: The Rubicon and her crew are being towed back to shore safely.
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Waiting for a tide change for the bar to lay down?
I’ve been wondering how much the Eel River flooding is adding to the bar…
and just after it had been cleared last summer (or was it fall?)
After last weeks storms? Might be a brand new bar there.
I hope there is a new bar. It was a sad day when they closed the VD Club.
The VD is going to reopen rumor has it
This is my brother-in-law and he’s being towed through the jetties as I speak. First time in 10 years he’s ever had to be towed in just thankful all turned out well
Yay!
Woot!
Thank goodness for the Coast Guard I’ll hug everyone of them
Indeed, yes? Sea warriors, for sure.
I’m sure his wife and three daughters and two granddaughters and three son-in-law’s want to hug the coast guard also
So will Jimmys mom. He amd his crew are now safe at the dock.
And his mom going to be in trouble for not mentioning her holy crap and many many other people Jimmy is well loved
Great news! Thanks!
Scary. Glad they are safe. You couldn’t pay me enough to be a fisherman. Dangerous work.
Bummer his vessel is broke hope it’s not catastrophic failure .
What about the crew members??
The update at 5:22 states the Rubicon and her crew are being towed back safely.
What about the crew members?? Hopefully everyone comes in safely
Jimmy and The Rubicon are at the dock the diver will be there by 8 PM to fix the problem thanks again Coast Guard
Thank you for letting us know.
& yes crew is safe also.