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Marie Descoubes Reaches Puerto Rico Safe After Days Without Contact

The skipper says a satellite‑phone malfunction left the crew out of contact during the passage.

Overview

  • Descoubes confirmed her arrival in Puerto Rico and told family that all is well after more than a week without updates.
  • She explained that a failed satellite device and contrary winds led them to bypass a planned Bermuda refueling stop and continue directly.
  • Their last reported position on November 5 placed the SV Liahona off Bermuda, with the co‑skipper noting they were about 16 hours away and low on fuel.
  • Bermuda authorities and the NGO BoatWatch had issued witness appeals, and helicopter searches in the area were halted on November 8 after no trace was found.
  • Descoubes said they conserved power to keep essential electronics running and did not activate distress beacons because they were not in an emergency.