Coast Guard searching for 63-year-old mariner near Norfolk, Va.​

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Hodges (archive)

NORFOLK, Va. — The Coast Guard is searching for 63-year-old Paul Youngk, who was last seen on his sailing vessel Grafin which had grounded off of Fort Norfolk on the Elizabeth River, Sunday morning.

Mr. Youngk was reportedly aboard the Grafin when it began taking on water and eventually submerged below the water early Sunday morning.

Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small from Coast Guard Station Portsmouth and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City to assist.

Also searching is Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Norfolk Police Department, Norfolk Fire Department, Hampton Police Department, and Chesapeake Fire Department.

Mr. Youngk was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, and a green shirt.

Anyone with additional information regarding this case may contact the Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads command center on VHF-FM channel 16, or at 757-638-6638.

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Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay to host open house

Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay is scheduled to host an open house April 20, 2019, in Bodega Bay, California. The event is free and open to the public and will feature demonstrations and tours of Coast Guard assets. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic)

WHO:​ Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay crewmembers and representatives from state and local partner agencies.

WHAT:​ Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay Open House, where guests will have the opportunity to tour Coast Guard boats and aircraft, observe search and rescue demonstrations and meet local Coast Guard members. Spokespersons will also be available to answer questions about the Coast Guard’s missions in the area.

WHEN:​ Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:​ Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay at 355 Doran Beach Rd., Bodega Bay, CA 94923

SAN FRANCISCO —​ Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay crewmembers are scheduled to host an open house, Saturday.

Station Bodega Bay crewmembers invite the public to visit the station between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.​ to learn about Coast Guard operations in the area.

“We’re excited to open our doors to our community and we welcome them to come take a look at what we do,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Jeremiah Wolf, Station Bodega Bay's officer-in-charge. “We’re proud to serve this community. We hope the public takes this opportunity to come out and learn about the Coast Guard’s role in maritime safety and security along the California coast and meet some of our awesome partner agencies.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour Coast Guard boats and a helicopter, as well as other assets and equipment used by the Coast Guard and partner agencies. The event is kid-friendly and will feature games.​

Coast Guard motor lifeboat crews from Station Bodega Bay conduct surf training with a 47-foot motor lifeboat Saturday, Sept. 12. Motor lifeboat crews took advantage of an early season swell that brought consistent 15-foot surf to the area. The crews train to ensure they are prepared to respond to distress calls and maritime emergencies during storms that bring high seas and heavy weather.