Sailboat Abandoned Off Mexico

Just this morning we heard from a reliable source that a sailboat named Carpe Diem had been abandoned off Mexico within the last couple of days. According to reports on the Amigo Net, the cruise ship Norwegian Star picked up the crew of Carpe Diem at 22° 37’N, 108° 46’W, about 65 miles southeast of Cabo. Apparently, Carpe Diem is currently adrift.

It’s doubtful weather played a part. For the past week this area has been typical Mexico — which is to say warm and beautiful. Winds have been light and the swell low and long. We have confirmed that the boat in question is not the Fantasia 35 Carpe Diem that participated in the 2007 Baja Ha-Ha. Owner David Moore assures us that his boat is safe and sound in its Marina Village slip.

That’s all we know. If you have more information on this incident, please forward it to John Riise.