'Sloppy' conditions make rescue of stricken yachties difficult
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent from Wellington to observe the vessel until the Coastguard arrived. Moore said when the coastguard arrived the crew was not injured, but was not feeling well because of the fuel spilled on board due to rough weather and the boat taking on water. Google/Marlborough Express A map showing Cape Jackson in the outer Marlborough Sounds, the area where the yacht got into difficulties. “Apparently they had not hit any rocks or anything like that. Something had gone wrong internally, and they ended up with diesel in the boat,” Moore said. The men decide...