Three people have been rescued off a yacht that was taking on water in rough conditions in the outer Marlborough Sounds. Cholewa said there were three people on board the 14 metre vessel, which had been sinking slowly with water coming into the bilge. He said both the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Bluebridge Rescue Boat were on the scene, with police and coastguard coordinating the rescue. The yacht was likely taking on water due to a leak, he said. The yacht was now anchored in Port Gore and the harbourmaster was working to secure the boat.

Source: Stuff February 23, 2021 20:36 UTC