Thanks for the post-- it is a remarkable story. Sam Davies is enroute to join, and Marc Guillemot is already there, but can't do much to help given the sea conditions.
I prefer the newswires at the Vendee Globe site:
Newswire : Rescue team expected this morning - Vendée Globe
Having a significant injury at sea is something I wouldn't like to have to handle, with with the right first aid courses and preparation.
Kudos and praise to the Australian Navy (the HMAS Arunta) for helping out. Perhaps those who talk about "costs" should also quote the costs of the routine Navy patrols and training exercises, and note how many of them lead to significant events.
The Wikipedia entry for the Arunta has already been updated to show the rescue attempt as part of its operational history:
HMAS Arunta (FFH 151 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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