Coastguard rescues solo yachtie off Canterbury coast
A solo sailor was rescued from rough conditions off the Canterbury coast after nine hours of Coastguard operations.
A solo yachtie was rescued by Coastguard crews off Motunau Island, about 10 kilometres off the Canterbury coast, after being stranded in rough conditions. The nine-hour rescue operation involved six volunteer crew members. The 30-foot yacht was towed to Lyttelton.
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Solo yachtie rescued 10km off Canterbury coast
Six volunteer crew towed the 30-foot yacht to Lyttelton after rescuing its skipper from rough conditions off Motunau.
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Coastguard rescues solo skipper 10km off Motunau Island, Canterbury
Coastguard crews underwent a nine-hour rescue to help a solo yachtie stranded off the Canterbury coastline.