Reviews & Ratings for the Jacamar-Arrow

On May 31, 2018, a dramatic rescue unfolded as Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received an urgent satellite phone call from the captain of the freighter 'Jacamar Arrow'. The distress signal originated from the yacht 'Lost Marbles', which had tragically capsized approximately 22 nautical miles northwest of Montecristi, Dominican Republic. Onboard the yacht were U.S. citizens and Florida residents Steve Kopesky, 51, his wife Jessica Kopesky, 41, and their daughter, who were en route from Turks and Caicos to the Dominican Republic. As water flooded their vessel, the Kopesky family found themselves in a precarious situation, but hope was on the horizon. After a six-hour journey, the 'Jacamar Arrow', which was traveling from Manatee to Santos, reached the scene. The dedicated crew swiftly located the survivors floating in the water and successfully rescued all three family members, who were reported to be in good health and wearing lifejackets at the time of their rescue. Following the heroic operation, the Coast Guard Cutter 'Heriberto Hernandez' met the 'Jacamar Arrow' to transport the Kopesky family back to safety. They disembarked in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 2, where they were provided with additional assistance from Customs and Border Protection Officers as well as officials from the Department of State of Puerto Rico. For more details on this incredible rescue mission, visit the report with photo at: http://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-delivers-victims-of-sunken-vessel-to-puerto-rico/2018/06/02/