00:00United in grief for two sailors who didn't make it to Hobart.
00:07Today we gather with heavy hearts to honour two cherished members of our sailing community.
00:16Nick Smith and Roy Quaden tragically lost their lives after suffering fatal head injuries
00:21as the fleet headed south on the first night of the race.
00:25Both men embraced the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that defines our sport.
00:32In an emotional farewell on Hobart's waterfront, community members came to pay their respects
00:39as wreaths were placed on a pontoon and flowers scattered into the water.
00:44As we bid farewell, let us take a moment to reflect on their courage, their passion for the sea
00:51and the joy they found in the endless horizon.
00:54The ceremony concluding with a minute's silence.
01:01The sound of a bell marking the end of the service and the enormity of the tragedy
01:06for friends, family and the wider sailing community.
01:10We know Nick from Bowline, he comes from our club, the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron.
01:15He was a mate, such always a happy smiling face.
01:19It's tragic when we lose a member of our sailing fraternity
01:24and we'll see what safety improvements can be made and see if we can avoid things in the future.
01:31Amid the tragedy, there's also been triumph.
01:34Crews on the winning yachts today receiving trophies and medallions for their achievements.
01:41Almost 70 yachts have now completed this gruelling race.
01:45The remainder of the fleet is expected to arrive here in Hobart in the early hours of New Year's Day.
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