Limit crewman hurt in Fremantle Bali race



5:04 AM Wed 27 Apr 2011 GMT
'Limit' Bernie Kaaks Click Here to view large photo
Chalking up an average speed of well over 10 knots since leaving Fremantle at noon yesterday, the racing yacht Limit was in control of the Visit Indonesia Fremantle Bali 2011 international yacht race to Bali when early this morning when an accident on board caused crewman Darryl Harris to fall and break several ribs. He was stabilised on deck before being strapped to one of the yacht's removable pipe cots and transferred below, while the yacht immediately altered course for Geraldton. The race control team headed by principal race officer Trevor Milton were advised of the accident by radio immediately ...


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by Bernie Kaaks





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