foxsports
A sailor has died after she was swept overboard in the Pacific while heading to Seattle in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.
Organizers said Friday that Sarah Young, a 40-year-old businesswoman from London, was washed into the sea by a wave while tending to the mainsail aboard the IchorCoal boat in winds of up to 46 mph. Young's body was recovered by her crew one hour later but she never regained consciousness.
The cause of death has not been confirmed but is thought to be drowning or exposure. All other crew members are safe.
The accident happened during the ninth of 14 stages in the race. The boats were going from Qingdao, China, to Seattle and had about 3,700 miles to go.
ADVERTISEMENT
share
