Fountainhead Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On June 7, 2011, a dramatic rescue unfolded when the KNRM lifeboat 'Joke Dijkstra' from the Den Helder station responded to an urgent call to medevac a mechanic from the yacht 'Fountainhead'. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when the alarm was raised, indicating that the mechanic had sustained a serious hand injury. Just 12 minutes after the alarm was sounded, the 'Joke Dijkstra' navigated through the Schulpengat as it raced to reach the 'Fountainhead', which was in the middle of conducting sea trials and still displayed the shipyard's flag. By 2:00 p.m., the lifeboat had successfully arrived at the yacht's stern. The injured mechanic was promptly brought aboard the lifeboat, which then made a swift return to Den Helder. Once they reached the shore, the injured individual was transferred to a local hospital for immediate treatment. Later that same afternoon, the 'Fountainhead' berthed in Harlingen. For more detailed accounts and photographs of the operation, you can visit the Dutch news reports here: [Noordhollands Dagblad](http://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/nieuws/stadstreek/denhelder/article9599601.ece/Helderse-reddingboot-haalt-gewonde-van-megajacht) and the KNRM rescue reports here: [KNRM Den Helder](http://www.knrm.nl/waar-wij-zijn/reddingstations/den-helder/reddingrapporten/?contentID=68A5B4B4).