Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Loading“Flying Fish Arctos was sailing approximately 30 nautical miles east-south-east of Ulladulla when the incident occurred,” a committee statement said on Friday. “Fellow crew members performed CPR, but they could not revive their fellow crew.”Bowline, the statement said, was approximately 30nm east-north-east of Batemans Bay when the crew members were hit.“As these incidents are being dealt with by the water police and all family members are yet to be contacted, we cannot provide further details at this stage,” the statement said.“Our thoughts are with the crews, family and friends of the deceased.”Overnight there were a series of high-profile retirements as the race hit an aggressive weather front that was predicted in pre-race briefings.Race leader, and favourite to take line honours, Master Lock Comanche, retired with a damaged mainsail, the same issue that took down URM Group and Centennial 7. By 6am on Friday, 12 of the 104 racers had retired.More to come.With Nick NewlingThe Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here.
