'Heartbreaking': Outpouring of sorrow for deaths in Sydney to Hobart sailing race.

The news of two sailors tragically losing their lives during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has left the race director, Vice Commodore David Jacobs, devastated. He expressed his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, as well as the entire sailing community.

Jacobs emphasized the close-knit bond within the sailing community and how this loss has affected every single member of it. The news of the deaths has sent shockwaves through the community, and everyone is feeling the pain and sadness.

The police confirmed this morning that two people had passed away due to separate incidents that occurred overnight. One happened at around 11:50 pm when a crew member was hit by a sail boom on board a yacht. Despite the crew's efforts to perform CPR, the person could not be saved. The yacht has since changed its course and is heading towards Jervis Bay, with an expected arrival time of 7 am.

Another tragedy struck at around 2:15 am when a crew member on a different yacht was also struck by a sail boom. Despite the crew's efforts to administer CPR, the person did not survive. The police are escorting the yacht to Bateman's Bay, where it is expected to arrive at 7 am. It is understood that the two yachts involved were Bowline and Flying Fish Arctos.

Jacobs also mentioned that another disaster was averted when a crew member on the Porco Rosso fell overboard in a terrifying incident. The person was swept 1.2 nautical miles away from the boat, but luckily, all the safety procedures were followed. The crew activated the person's personal location beacon, and AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) was quick to dispatch a plane to search for them. Other boats were also diverted to help locate the person, and the boat was able to retrieve them safely. Jacobs expressed relief that this incident had a positive outcome, and the person is now safe and healthy.

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