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Crew rescued in Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race
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| Sydney Gold Coast race - Crew rescued in Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race |
| SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA-(28-7-2003) Just before 3.00am this morning, an entry in the 18th annual Sydney Gold
Coast Race fleet pressed its Emergency Positioning Device indicating an
emergency aboard.
Chris Bowling's boat Redrock Communications reportedly ran aground off the
Solitary Islands near Coffs Harbour and started taking water.
The six crewmembers took to their liferaft when the situation required the
vessel to be abandoned.
Another race entry, Mike Kelaher's Santana went to their assistance,
standing by until a Coffs Harbour Water Police vessel arrived.
All six were picked up safely by the Water Police just after 4.30am and are
being transported back to Coffs Harbour.
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Source: Lisa Ratcliff |
