The yacht was found at 4.45am this morning after the crew fired a flare as the aircraft approached.
The container ship Capitaine Wallis will divert from its Fiji to Auckland route, pick up the two crew and return them to Auckland.
The weather in the area is poor with strong winds and a heavy swell but both sailors are believed to be in good condition.
Meanwhile a RNZAF Orion aircraft is expected to leave Whenuapai at around noon today to continue the search for the crew of the missing yacht Bluenose.
For further information contact:
RCCNZ Media Line
Phone 04 499 7318
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