Bloglines - Six die in Australia yacht race Sydney-Hobart worst tragedy since Fastnet

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Six die in Australia yacht race Sydney-Hobart worst tragedy since Fastnet British Olympic yachtsman Glyn Charles is missing presumed dead after his safety harness snapped in winds of up to 90mph , with waves of 40ft high reported by sailors in the prestigious Australian race.