Rescue Coordination Centre NZ mission controller Geoff Lunt says any improvement in the weather conditions will make the couple’s long wait until the vessel Southern Tiare arrives much more pleasant.
“The Orion will drop a life raft to the pair, containing further medical and emergency supplies. We’ve also asked the Orion’s crew to send a cheerful message to family and friends.
“Overnight we’ve been monitoring the couple’s distress beacon, which at this stage is their only means of communication.
“The Southern Tiare is expected to rendezvous with the Janette Gay early tomorrow afternoon, to rescue the crew,” he said.
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