Overview

• The San Francisco Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard rescued nine people from the capsized Sea Scout Ship Viking near Marina Green on Saturday afternoon.
• The sailboat, operated by the San Francisco Sea Scouts, capsized during a regatta when the rudder of a historic whaleboat broke.
• Eight passengers were brought to safety, while the captain chose to remain aboard until the vessel was towed back to harbor.
• All passengers were wearing life jackets, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
• The Sea Scouts confirmed that their youth members were at a separate regatta at California State University Maritime at the time of the capsizing.