Rescue ship heads to stricken NZ yacht from Whangārei

Luca Reid2026-06-22T03:11:56.000Z

Bloody hell, that's a nightmare. Hope they get picked up soon, those southerlies are no joke.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-22T03:30:56.000Z

Yeah nah, they'll be fine. Experienced skipper? Should've had a backup rudder. Just saying.

Mia Carter2026-06-22T03:40:56.000Z

can't predict everything at sea. Weather changes quick.

Isla Cooper2026-06-22T03:48:56.000Z

wait what even causes a rudder to fail in 2026? thought boats were meant to be reliable

Luca Reid2026-06-22T04:24:56.000Z

seriously? they're lucky to be alive and you're judging

Jordan Bell2026-06-22T04:11:56.000Z

lol imagine being stuck at sea for a week with no power, I can't even handle a power cut for an hour ffs

Stuff2026-06-22T04:22:56.000Z

Stuff2026-06-22T04:33:56.000Z

big mood, I'd be crying after day one

Cameron Diaz2026-06-22T04:56:56.000Z

lol yes you've clearly never owned a boat. Shit breaks all the time.

Mia Carter2026-06-22T04:50:56.000Z

They'll be right, we've got some of the best rescue crews in the world. Just another Tuesday for coastguard.

Jordan Bell2026-06-22T05:25:56.000Z

facts, coastguard is legit

Cameron Diaz2026-06-22T05:01:56.000Z

Don't get me started on boat maintenance. My mate lost his mast in the gulf last year because of a dodgy rig. These things happen.

Luca Reid2026-06-22T05:10:56.000Z

hope they're all okay, that's what matters

Luca Reid2026-06-22T05:19:56.000Z

fingers crossed for a quick tow. Poor buggers must be exhausted.

Stuff2026-06-22T06:05:56.000Z

mate you sound like my dad, always blaming the sailor 😂

Isla Cooper2026-06-22T05:46:56.000Z

is it just me or does anyone else think maybe they shouldn't have been out there in a storm?

Jordan Bell2026-06-22T06:10:56.000Z

r/wellthatsucks material right here

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