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1 dead, 5 rescued from CA racing sailboat accident
Posted: Mar 9, 2013 12:59 PM by ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A sailor died and five others were rescued after abandoning a racing boat that lost its steering capability and drifted to an island off Southern California, where it was broken apart by crashing waves.
The Coast Guard says the crew issued a mayday call Friday night after the 30-foot sailboat's rudder failed and the craft began drifting toward the rocky shore of San Clemente Island.
Petty Officer Connie Gawrelli says the crew declined assistance from the Coast Guard and requested a tow boat. However, rough seas kept that boat from getting to them.
An organizer of the Islands Race says the crew encountered more bad luck when attempts to deploy a life raft and anchor the boat failed.
Gawrelli said the accident occurred amid 8-foot swells and strong winds.
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