Vanished at Sea: The Unsolved Disappearance of Robert Arvin and the Mystery of the Ua Noa

Setting Sail into the Unknown

On July 14, 2008, Robert Arvin, a 49-year-old sailor from Honolulu, Hawaii, embarked on a solo voyage aboard his 30-foot sailboat, the Ua Noa. His destination was San Diego, California, and he had informed a friend that he planned to take a southerly route, anticipating arrival around September 1. Arvin's vessel carried limited fuel, suggesting he intended to rely primarily on wind power for the journey.

A Brief Sighting and Subsequent Silence

On September 14, 2008, a Matson container ship reported seeing the Ua Noa at sea. According to the crew, as the sailboat passed by, a male was onboard waving and did not appear to be in distress. This sighting occurred two months after Arvin's departure and is the last known contact with him.

The Search and Investigation

By September 10, 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard had issued a notice for Arvin's overdue vessel. Despite the sighting on September 14, there were no further reports or evidence of Arvin or the Ua Noa. The Honolulu Police Department opened a missing persons case, and Arvin's information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP71972. As of the latest updates, Arvin remains missing, and the case is unsolved.

Physical Description and Personal Details

At the time of his disappearance, Robert Arvin was described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 210 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was known to be an experienced sailor, which adds to the mystery of his disappearance. ...Read More

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