A 41-foot sailboat ‘Avenir’ was abandoned 230 miles off Bermuda on June after suffering rudder damage. After unsuccessful attempts to jury rig a temporary rudder, and some of the crew where violently seasick, captain decided to call U.S. Coastguard for help. NCL Star respondent to the call and 6 sailors (three man and three woman) where rescued.
“The cruise ship ‘Norwegian Star’ was diverted to the yacht’s position, picking up the six survivors at 2:30 pm this afternoon. Norwegian Star is due into Bermuda tomorrow morning,” said the Duty Officer.
“Later this afternoon another Newport to Bermuda race boat ‘Convictus Maximus’ contacted the U.S. Coastguard for assistance after a crew member onboard suffered a suspected spinal injury.
“The ‘Convictus Maximus’ — a 42 foot sloop with six persons onboard — located 230 miles Northwest of Bermuda, also departed Bermuda two days ago bound for Newport, Rhode Island. Efforts are currently underway to have the injured crewmember brought ashore for medical treatment.”
