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Yacht pair missing in rough seas Missing race yacht spotted at sea
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A racing yacht with two Norwegian crew members on board is missing after it failed to reach Shetland in rough seas. A racing yacht with two Norwegian crew members on board has been spotted after being reported missing in rough seas on its way to Shetland.
An RAF Nimrod from Kinloss is searching for the yacht, the 21ft Paradis, assisted by a Norwegian military aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft. An RAF Nimrod from Kinloss had been searching for the 21ft Paradis, assisted by a Norwegian military aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft.
Coastguards said they were concerned for the safety of those on board. Emergency services in Norway said the vessel had now been sighted.
All other competitors arrived safely in Lerwick Harbour on Thursday evening. The race is an annual event between Bergen in Norway and Lerwick. All other race competitors had arrived safely in Lerwick Harbour from Bergen in Norway on Thursday evening.