A Tasmanian Police Kawasaki BK 117 rescue/Emergency medical services helicopter had earlier winched off the owner-yachtsman in 8 m waves on 16 April 2006 (Easter day), after he set off his EPIRB (radio beacon).
On Easter Day, April 16, 2006, a Tasmanian Police Kawasaki BK 117 rescue/emergency medical services helicopter had earlier lifted the owner-yachtsman from waves of up to 8 meters. This occurred after he activated his EPIRB (radio beacon).