THE STORY
On March 26, 2018, during Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race from Auckland to Itajaí, British sailor John Fisher, 47, fell overboard from Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag's 65-foot yacht in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1,400 nautical miles west of Cape Horn. Despite an extensive search in gale-force conditions, Fisher was not recovered and was presumed lost at sea. (archive.theoceanrace.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Sun Hung Kai Scallywag, John Fisher
WHY IT MATTERS
This tragic incident highlighted the inherent dangers of offshore racing and underscored the critical importance of safety protocols and crew preparedness in extreme maritime conditions.