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Missing sailor who left California 5 weeks ago found near Hawaii

By Andrew Chamings

After over five weeks at sea and a multi-agency search, a missing man and his boat have been found safe near Hawaii, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to SFGATE Monday. 

Sixty-year-old Noel Rubio set sail from Long Beach, Calif., for Oahu on Dec. 28. His voyage on a 32-foot Westsail sailboat named "Malulani" was due to end at Kaneohe on Jan. 18 — but as of Feb. 2, Rubio was nowhere to be found. 

Rubio was last heard from on his day of departure when he reportedly called a friend from the water, just south of Catalina Island, informing them he was en route. His failure to arrive in Hawaii launched a U.S. Coast Guard search, aided by experienced trans-Pacific sailors, who consulted with the agency on weather patterns and possible routes Rubio may have taken.

Those efforts resulted in good news Sunday. 

"We’re pleased to report the wife of the missing mariner informed the Coast Guard that she made contact with her husband Saturday and that he was safe and within close proximity to Hawaii," Coast Guard spokesperson Matt Masaschi wrote over email. "His estimated arrival time to reach his destination was delayed due to a slower transit time than anticipated."

It's as yet unclear what slowed Rubio's journey, and why he lost communication at sea. 

"Though this case has a happy ending, it’s a reminder that mariners should be prepared for all possible conditions and have multiple means of communication to reach out for help and keep family and friends informed," Masachi added.