Fish 0 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 A yacht is slowing sinking with three people on board in the Marlborough Sounds. Maritime NZ spokesman Vince Cholewa said the boat's crew, who were located near Cape Jackson, contacted the Maritime Radio Service at 6.48am and activated their distress beacon at 6.50am. Cholewa said there were three people on board the vessel, which had been sinking slowly with water coming into the bilge. He said both the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Bluebridge Rescue Boat were on the scene, with police and coastguard coordinating the rescue. Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter pilot Brendan Hiatt said they were initially called out to the scene, but were diverted after the Wellington helicopter arrived. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/124341112/boat-sinking-in-marlborough-sounds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vic008 17 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 "the yacht was likely taking on water due to a leak" Marlborough Harbourmaster-you dont say Einstein. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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