Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents during the challenging Sydney to Hobart yacht race . Both crew members, a 55-year-old man on Flying Fish Arctos and a 65-year-old man on Bowline, were struck on the head by booms while the yachts were racing south along the New South Wales coast. Police believe that crews on both boats were changing sails when the booms swung. Other crew members attempted to revive the two Australians but were unsuccessful.
They are the first fatalities in the race since 1998. So far 17 yachts have withdrawn from the initial fleet of 104 that started the race on Boxing Day, organizers said. The lead boats experienced winds overnight of 25 to 30 knots - near gale force. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will conduct an investigation to improve safety for future races
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