As boats continued to stream into Bermuda from the Newport Bermuda Race, Gunga Din, a Swedish Yachts 41 owned by Robert Fye and Paul Cunningham, with a total crew of seven, had to abandon ship 80 miles from Bermuda due to water ingress. All crew members were successfully transferred, unharmed, to Desna, a Tartan 37 owned by Adam Van Voorhis with seven also aboard. All 14 are now making their way towards Bermuda expected late tonight. It is unknown at this time what precisely caused the water ingress.
Earlier today the crew of Alliance, who also abandoned ship on Sunday, arrived aboard Ceilidh at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club to a warm welcome from family, friends, and fellow competitors on the docks.
As part of entry requirements, boats are rigorously inspected and sailors attend thorough safety courses to prepare for the risks associated with offshore sailing. While the loss of these boats is extremely unfortunate, the important outcome is that all sailors involved are safe.
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