Crew Member On Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Dies After Fall Overboard

The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race that ended yesterday afternoon in Portsmouth, VA reported a fatality this afternoon on its facebook page.

“It is with the deepest regret that the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race community must announce that there was a fatality during the race. A crew member on the schooner Cuchulain fell overboard on Friday afternoon and was recovered. The U.S. Coast Guard transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Details will be available pending the conclusion of the investigation.

– The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race –

The first three boats to arrive in port after the race were Woodwind, Prom Queen and Heron. The official results will be posted when available.