Category: Sussex

Sailboat Rescue

A rescue mission was launched Friday in the mid-Atlantic after vessels involved in a sailing race ran into trouble amid high seas and hurricane-force winds.
Joint Task Force Atlantic in Halifax said it was responding to distress calls from three vessels involved in the transatlantic race between the U.K. and Rhode Island.

Lt. Len Hickey of the Royal Canadian Navy said emergency beacons from the boats went off shortly after midnight. One of the sailboats lost its mast and the other two suffered damage to their hulls and rigging.

One of the boats had two sailors on board, while the other two each had one sailor.

Run – Jump – Throw

Athletics New Brunswick is pleased to announce that the third annual Run Jump Throw Wheel Series events will once again be held across the province. Over 1500 young athletes took part in this program last year.
Regional RJTW competitions are open to all athletes ages 8-13, with the top eight finishers in each event qualifying to compete in the Provincial Championships (July 9 in Moncton). Athletes may also qualify for provincials by placing at their respective school meets, or at the Provincial Middle School Championships.
The first 300 registrants for provincials will receive a free T-shirt and all registrants will receive a customized bib with their name on it.