Tasmanian sailor drowned in Pipe Opener Series 2010

3:51 AM Sat 18 Sep 2010 GMT

'Tasmanian cat Storm Bay heads offshore' Peter Campbell &copy Click Here to view large photo

It is with deep regret that the Derwent Sailing Squadron confirms the loss of a crewman from the yacht Storm Bay during last night's first inshore race of the 42nd annual Pipe Opener Series. Ross Cubit, aged 51, was one of three crew members aboard Storm Bay , a 14m Chamberlain-designed catamaran from the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, owned by Stephen Laird. Mr Cubit, from West Hobart, was an experienced yachtsman and had been a long time member of the Lindisfarne Sailing Club. He was also a member of the RYCT, as was his skipper, Stephen Laird. He is ...

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by Peter Campbell