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Dutch sailor missing in the Atlantic

by Peter Coolen 27 Mar 2014 07:10 GMT 27 March 2014
Dutch sailor Sietse Hagen is missing © Peter Coolen

Dutch sailor Sietse Hagen left the port of Tenerife heading for the Caribbean isles on January 15th, 2014. Since his departure, now over 60 days ago, he has not reported home. His friends and family, as well as the Dutch sailing community, are deeply concerned about the well-being of this very experienced sailor.

Sietse Hagen is sailing a 27ft Gib'Sea Flush Poker named 'Pokerface', small but well prepared for long voyages. He carries no satphone or SSB radio. The boat is recognizable by its fixed spray hood and the black painted stern. Sietse has been reported missing at the local and international authorities, but all help by keeping a lookout for his boat would be very much appreciated.

If you have any information that could help finding Sietse please contact The Netherlands Coastguard or your local police.

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