Hello very sad news arrived from South Chile.

"Bona Terra" by Janusz SP9YI/MM has sinked after sudden, massive storm next to Cape Horn. Janusz is safe - he has been rescued by Chilean Forces. The yacht sinked...

I paste automatic translation of Polish Press Agency' news that just appeared in Polish media:

"Polish yacht "Bona Terra" has undergone serious failure in storm near Cape Horn. On unit, captain Janusz Sowiński who intend solitary swim pacific ocean , both of masts have undergone breakdown , hull has undergone damage. There speed of wind exceedes for 188 kilometers on hour presently, height of wave surpasses 8 meters. Captain has called by radio equipment and two aircraft have started and two boats reached him, however, they didn't manage to rescue the boat. Boat evacuated seaman from yacht military ,condition of his health is good. Chilean navy has not decided to save yacht in so hard conditions .

Vy 73 de Stan SQ8X
(ex SQ8AQD)