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Rescued NT sailor Nigel Fox thanks AMSA emergency crews for saving his life after eight-hour ordeal
A man who, together with his pet cat, survived an eight-hour ordeal at sea has thanked his rescuers and urged other sailors to ensure they have a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) in the event of emergency.
Key points:
- Solo sailor Nigel Fox was knocked from his yacht in the Arafura Sea during a storm in January
- The 55-year-old activated his Personal Locator Beacon in his life jacket, which launched an air and sea rescue mission
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority officers have praised Mr Fox for carrying emergency equipment
Darwin solo sailor Nigel Fox was bound for the east coast of Queensland when his yacht was hit by an electrical storm and strong winds in the Arafura Sea, near the Gove Peninsula, on January 4.
The 55-year-old says he will…
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