Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked

Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year running As at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retired The Sydney to Hobart yacht ...
The Guardian - 5h
Two Sailors Die in Separate Incidents in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

The men were hit in the head by booms on their yachts in separate episodes, as participants faced challenging weather conditions, the police said.
The New York Times - 5h
Sailors killed in double Sydney to Hobart tragedy named ahead of ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

Roy Quaden, 55, and Nick Smith, 65, dead after being struck by booms on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two sailors on ...
The Guardian - 7h
Two sailors die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions.
ESPN - 9h
Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident, police say.
BBC News - 18h
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Comanche takes lead over rival LawConnect as fleet braces for rough night at sea

Master Lock Comanche maintains comfortable lead over LawConnect down NSW coast Reigning handicap winner Alive the most high-profile of two boats to retire The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing ...
The Guardian - 1d
Boat built 120 years ago in English brewery vies for win in Sydney to Hobart race

Katwinchar, the oldest boat in the race’s history, is making her third attempt since being found in a dilapidated state on Gumtree and undergoing restoration. Get our breaking news email , free ...
The Guardian - 2d
Two lorry drivers killed in crash

The collision happened on the A15 north of Caenby Corner, police say.
BBC News - 2d
An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race

There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945
ABC News - 3d