Tributes to British sailor killed during World Yacht Race

Tributes have been paid to a sailor killed after being swept into the Pacific ocean while competing in a global yacht race - the second Briton aboard the same boat to die during this edition of the competition.

Tributes to British sailor killed during World Yacht Race

Tributes have been paid to a sailor killed after being swept into the Pacific ocean while competing in a global yacht race - the second Briton aboard the same boat to die during this edition of the competition.

Sarah Young, a company owner from London, was described as a "witty, ballsy, caring lady" by a crewmate who said they were struggling to comprehend the "awful news".

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