Tragic update in fatal Sydney Harbour crash
A man killed in a tragic boating accident when two yachts collided in Sydney Harbour was a crew member involved in a race, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has revealed.
Emergency services were called to New Beach Rd at Darling Point, overlooking Sydney Harbour, about 6.30pm on Friday after reports of the boats colliding in the water.
Eastern Suburbs Police and Marine Area Commands rushed to the incident and found a man believed to be aged in his 50s with a severe chest injury.
He died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
On Saturday, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) addressed members over the tragedy.
“A crew member who was not a member of the Club was killed when two boats participating in races unconnected with the CYCA collided,” chief executive Justine Kirkjian said in a statement.
“As one of the boats is usually berthed at the CYCA, the police used our facilities to berth the yachts involved and to interview witnesses.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the crew member. Our thoughts are also with the crews and all those affected by this devastating event.”
In a statement, NSW Police said both skippers involved in the incident would undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing and the yachts had been seized for mechanical examination.
“Investigations into the incident have commenced,” a spokesman said.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
