Two sailors dead as tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart

Email Two sailors have died in separate incidents on a tragic first night of the Sydney to Hobart on the yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline.

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PM Edition Two sailors dead as tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart Two sailors have died in separate incidents on a tragic first night of the Sydney to Hobart on the yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. READ MORE   Man overboard miracle: Sailor survives terrifying ordeal A Sydney to Hobart sailor has been rescued from the ocean despite becoming separated from his boat by almost 2km in pitch-black conditions early this morning. Follow our LIVE updat... READ MORE   ‘Terrifying’: CYC defends sending fleet into ‘boat-breaking’ weather The Cruising Yacht Club has defended the decision to send Sydney to Hobart competitors into “boat-breaking weather” as an investigation is underway into the overnight race tragedy. READ MORE   ‘Won’t be proud’: Greats lash Kohli over ugly Boxing Day incident Australia is surging ahead on Day Two of the MCG Test - but Virat Kohli’s shoulder charge, and the paltry fine he received, has fired up a trio of greats. FOLLOW LIVE! 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