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Beau Geste Crew Request Rescue

Beau Geste at the start of the Sail Noumea race.

© Richard Gladwell / Sail Noumea

The 18 crewmembers aboard the Hong Kong-based Farr 80 Beau Geste should be in the process of being rescued off their vessel as this is being posted. Owned by Hong-Kong businessman Karl Kwok and helmed by four-time AC helmsman Gavin Brady, Beau Geste retired from the Auckland to Noumea leg of the Evolution Sails Sail Noumea race yesterday after sustaining serious structural damage to her decks and hull. Details of the damage have yet to be disclosed. The maxi was about 100 miles southeast of Norfolk Island at the time, and was continuing to deteriorate.

The stricken boat’s latest position.

© 2012 Yellowbrick Tracking / Sail Noumea

UPDATE: Beau Geste is nearing Norfolk Island and is being escorted by a local fishing boat and a bulk carrier, which would provide shelter from weather, if needed. All aboard are reportedly in good health.

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