Operation Manta Rescue

Ian C

My solo sailor buddy Tim, on his 27ft trimaran Manta, has had some bad luck recently. On the pacific crossing, his electric motor burned up during re-gen due to a bad connection. I towed him into port in Hiva Oa last week with the dinghy and told him I’m happy to help again at the next island. Well… on his way from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, his mainsail exploded leaving him with only reef 3 and no engine. He was able to get within 6nm behind the lee of Fatu but with the shifty wind/current/and reduced sail area, he was not making good progress towards the anchorage. I set out to give him a tow in, wondering if it would even work in the waves and head wind… surprisingly my dinghy handled it pretty well and we made it in time for breakfast with the crew and another boat! No sailor left behind!

Boat & Crew

Dingo

Highfield, Classic

Ian C

Owner