Lifeboat rescues ill man from racing yacht
A man is in hospital after a mayday call was issued by a racing yacht off the coast of Co Cork last night.
The 21-foot vessel was taking part in the UK Mini Fastnet Race, and had left Plymouth on Sunday.
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SUBSCRIBEA man is in hospital after a mayday call was issued by a racing yacht off the coast of Co Cork last night.
The 21-foot vessel was taking part in the UK Mini Fastnet Race, and had left Plymouth on Sunday.
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