Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:50am on 27 Dec 2024,Friday International
Two sailors died during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race after being struck by their yacht's boom. The fatalities occurred on the boats Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. Both incidents happened overnight, with the sailors receiving CPR but unable to be revived. The names of the deceased have not been released. Fifteen other yachts, including favorites like Master Lock Comanche, withdrew due to poor weather. The race continues, with boats expected to arrive in Hobart by Friday or Saturday. Race organizers expressed condolences to the families and crews affected.
