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Sailboat race tragedy leaves one dead in California
Stormy seas wrecked the Uncontrollable Urge during the Islands Race off Southern California. Five crew members were rescued after the 32-foot boat lost steering and struck rocks near San Clemente Island. one sailor, Craig Thomas Williams, died. Coast Guard and others attempted rescue as conditions hindered a tow. Williams belonged to Silver Gate Yacht Club, with the race reflecting ongoing dangers in offshore sailing.
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OS Angeles
California
Coast Guard
San Clemente Island
Connie Gawrelli
Chuck Hope
San Diego Yacht Club
Craig Thomas Williams
San Diego County Medical Examiner's
Williams
Silver Gate Yacht Club
San Diego
Carey Storm
Hope
Newport Harbor
Orange County
Catalina
San Clemente Islands
Point Loma
Mexico
North Coronado Island
Mexican
Newport
Ensenada
Farallon Islands
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay