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Crew rescued in Sydney Gold Coast Race

Home 2003 Crew rescued in Sydney Gold Coast Race

Crew being transported to Coffs Harbour by Water Police

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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 Kellaher’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.