Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Valencia Coach Fernando Martin Dies in Indonesia Boat Accident
Fernando Martin, a coach for Valencia's women's team, was on a boat trip with his family in Indonesia.
Sadly, the boat had a problem and sank.
Fernando and three of his children did not survive.
His wife and one daughter were saved.
The accident happened near a popular tourist spot in Indonesia.
The club where Fernando worked sent their condolences to his family.
Fernando Martin, a Valencia women's team coach, died in a boat accident in Indonesia.
The incident occurred near Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, allegedly due to engine failure.
Martin's wife and one daughter survived, along with four crew members and a tour guide.
The search for the missing family members ended on Monday when a body was found.
Martin was 44 years old and had been appointed coach of the Valencia Women's B team earlier this year.
- Who
- Fernando Martin, a Valencia women's team coach, and three of his children
- What
- A tragic boat accident resulting in their deaths
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday, with the body found on Monday
- Where
- Near Padar Island Strait, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
- Why
- The boat allegedly sank due to engine failure
- Victims
- Fernando Martin, 44, and three of his children (ages 12, 10, 9)
- Survivors
- Martin's wife and one daughter
- Location
- Padar Island Strait, near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
- Date
- Friday (incident), Monday (body found)
- Cause
- Alleged engine failure