As the racing sloop XL was sinking after being rammed by a whale, captain Nick Barran called Walt Niemczura, Pacific Cup communications expert, to relay his position. To listen to the message, click here.
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As the racing sloop XL was sinking after being rammed by a whale, captain Nick Barran called Walt Niemczura, Pacific Cup communications expert, to relay his position. To listen to the message, click here.