The Coast Guard stated that Lawson embarked on a journey from Acapulco, Mexico, heading towards Panama on July 5. Due to the ongoing hurricane season, rescue crews have been unable to approach the vessel.īALTIMORE COUNTY - Donald Lawson, a Baltimore area sailor, and Woodlawn High School graduate, is currently lost at sea, according to the U.S.
Update: Tuesday (2:30 p.m.) - The Baltimore Banner reports that the Mexican Navy has sighted Donald Lawson's sailboat.Īccording to the Banner, the boat, a 60-foot trimaran called Defiant, was found capsized 275 nautical miles off the coast of Acapulco.
