Pebble Beach man swept overboard, dies while sailing, transported to CHOMP

Pebble Beach man swept overboard, dies while sailing in the Monterey Bay

Thursday 11:40am update: Rick Srigley of Pebble Beach is the sailor swept overboard and killed Wednesday evening on the Monterey Bay. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Commodore Sharron Frey issued the following statement :"Wednesday evening, March 13, the crew of Morpheus, a Moore 24 sailingvessel, encountered heavy weather while sailing off the Monterey coast. SkipperRick Srigley was washed overboard off the transom. His crew attempted torecover him while calling the Coast Guard. They brought him to the boat, butwere unable to get him out, at which time the Coast Guard took charge, and tookRick by ambulance to the hospital.Tragically, Rick Srigley passed away as a result of the evening’s events. TheMembership of MPYC is mourning the loss of an experienced sailor and a dearfriend. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt support go out to Rick’s family. Weask for all to hold them in your hearts and prayers.The Coast Guard, California State Parks and the Monterey Fire Department were all responding agencies.

Thursday 11:40am update: Rick Srigley of Pebble Beach is the sailor swept overboard and killed Wednesday evening on the Monterey Bay. Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Commodore Sharron Frey issued the following statement :

"Wednesday evening, March 13, the crew of Morpheus, a Moore 24 sailing


vessel, encountered heavy weather while sailing off the Monterey coast. Skipper

Rick Srigley was washed overboard off the transom. His crew attempted to

recover him while calling the Coast Guard. They brought him to the boat, but

were unable to get him out, at which time the Coast Guard took charge, and took

Rick by ambulance to the hospital.

Tragically, Rick Srigley passed away as a result of the evening’s events. The

Membership of MPYC is mourning the loss of an experienced sailor and a dear

friend. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt support go out to Rick’s family. We

ask for all to hold them in your hearts and prayers.

CHO+Plus Rick Srigley of Pebble Beach died in a sailboat racing accident Wednesday evening





The Coast Guard, California State Parks and the Monterey Fire Department were all responding agencies.