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BOLO for SV SELKIE Sanibel Island to Cape Sable, Florida

A Bolo has been issued for SV SELKIE and Captain Earl W. Barcome, age 64, who left Sanibel Island, Florida on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 for Cape Sable,Florida.

SV SELKIE is a 1975, 36 foot Cheoy Lee with EPIRB, Single Side Band, GPS Chart Plotter and 9 foot dinghy. In messages on Wednesday, September 26, 2024, Captain Barcome said he was 3 miles offshore and  halfway to Cape Sable with numerous mechanical issues.

Keep a sharp lookout, assist if possible and report any sightings to USCG.