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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions

Australia Sydney Hobart - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements.

The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning.

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