Volunteers from Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry assisted a solo sailor after he suffered a head injury on board his yacht this morning.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the sailor was eight nautical miles (15kms) northeast of Forster Boat Harbour when he called for assistance around 7 am.
“The man’s yacht suffered mechanical issues and a torn sail before he sustained a head injury after slipping on board.
“A volunteer crew was assembled and deployed to assist on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Forster 30.
“The Forster 30 crew assessed the man’s condition before a crew member was transferred on board the disabled vessel to monitor the injured sailor and secure a tow line to the yacht.
“All Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are proficient in first aid.
“The injured sailor and his vessel were taken to Forster Boat Harbour where the man was to be assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics,” Inspector Page said.
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