Fatalities in RSHYR

There have been, tragically, two separate deaths overnight in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, involving the vessels Flying Fish Arctos (NSW) and Bowline (SA).

Written by Di Pearson/RSHYR media

27 December 2024

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Two deaths have occurred overnight in this year’s RSHYR, on two separate yachts. The Race Committee were advised both crew members were hit by the boom.

Flying Fish Arctos was sailing approximately 30 nautical miles east/south-east of Ulladulla when the incident occurred. Fellow crew members performed CPR, but they could not revive their fellow crew.

Bowline was approximately 30nm east/north-east of Batemans Bay and crew members administered CPR. A short time later officers from the Marine Area Command were informed that CPR had been unsuccessful.

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As these incidents are being dealt with by the Water Police and all family members are yet to be contacted, we cannot provide further details at this stage.

The report from the NSW Police states: “Two occupants from separate yachts participating in the Sydney to Hobart race have died.

“About 11.50pm yesterday (Thursday 26 December 2024), officers from the Marine Area Command were notified by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Canberra that a crew member on board a yacht had been struck by a sail boom. Fellow crew members performed CPR, but they could not be revived.

“The yacht has altered course to Jervis Bay where it is expected to arrive about 7am.

“Officers from the Marine Area Command were advised at 2.15am today (Friday 27 December 2024) that crew members from a second yacht were administering CPR to a colleague who had also been struck by the vessels sail boom.

“A short time later officers were informed that CPR had been unsuccessful. The police vessel Nemesis is currently escorting the second yacht to Batemans Bay. Estimated arrival time is approximately 7am.”

 

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