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Corogin Rescued by Cargo Ship

By LaDonna | January 6, 2012 | South Pacific Ocean |

Our previous report that the mast of 84-year-old Tom Corogin’s Westsail 32 TLC had "snapped" about 500 miles south of Easter Island was apparently inaccurate. Photos taken by the Chilean Navy of Corogin’s rescue on Wednesday by the Japanese 666-ft cargo ship White Kingdom show the mast in a decidedly upright position, though a spreader does appear to be dangling. Of course we won’t know the full story until Corogin reaches Valparaiso tomorrow, but the skipper of White Kingdom reported that the salty singlehander is in good condition.

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