Sailing vessel suddenly capsizes off California coast sparking frantic rescue mission

Three sailors ended up in the water after their sailboat capsized in San Francisco Bay Saturday, triggering a rescue off the San Mateo County coast.

The vessel overturned near Coyote Point at about 1:30 p.m., roughly half a mile east of San Francisco International Airport.

Members of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit were conducting training exercises near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge when they responded to the incident, the sheriff’s office said.

The sailors, all from Foster City, were rescued and taken to Coyote Point Marina. They were treated for cold exposure and evaluated by paramedics as a precaution but were otherwise uninjured.

Deputies also towed the disabled sailboat back to the marina.

“I’m so proud of our Marine Unit who not only demonstrated their commitment to public safety, but also put their years of experience, training and professionalism on full display by saving three community members from the bay,” Sheriff Ken Binder said.

“The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is proud to serve our community on land, in the air and on the water.”

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