Yacht race claims two crew members’ lives on separate boats, while survivor recounts ‘getting thrown down waves’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first mayday call came late on Boxing Day.Just before midnight, there had been an incident onboard the Flying Fish Arctos, a vessel competing in Australia’s most iconic boat race, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Kate Lyons
Publish date : 2024-12-27 07:42:26
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Swept overboard: Sydney to Hobart sailor’s struggle to survive alone in the ocean at night
