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| Missing race yacht spotted at sea | Missing race yacht spotted at sea |
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| A Norwegian racing yacht has been spotted after being reported missing in rough seas on its way to Shetland. | A Norwegian racing yacht has been spotted after being reported missing in rough seas on its way to Shetland. |
| An RAF Nimrod from Kinloss had been searching for 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. |
| Emergency services in Norway said the vessel had now been sighted. The two crew were said to be safe and well. | Emergency services in Norway said the vessel had now been sighted. The two crew were said to be safe and well. |
| All other race competitors had arrived safely in Lerwick Harbour from Bergen in Norway on Thursday evening. | All other race competitors had arrived safely in Lerwick Harbour from Bergen in Norway on Thursday evening. |
| The yacht was spotted 20 miles east of Shetland on Friday morning. | The yacht was spotted 20 miles east of Shetland on Friday morning. |