Missing sailor from Quebec found alive off Labrador coast
The man was transferred to Gander Wednesday morning with no injuries, says Coast Guard
A missing boater was found in good health Wednesday morning, about 200 kilometres east of Mary's Harbour, Labrador.
The 20-foot sailboat was also located.
Martin Hurley, acting deputy superintendent of search and rescue coordination at the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre in St. John's, said the solo sailor was last heard from on Thursday after posting regular updates online.
The sailor wasn't hurt, Hurley said, but poor weather conditions damaged some of the boat's electronics and a satellite communications suite on board.
"He just became disabled due to weather, which caused some damage to his communications equipment," Hurley said.
A Hercules aircraft was deployed from Trenton, Ont., and the Canadian Coast Guard sent vessels to the east coast of Labrador to participate in the search.
The sailor, who is from Tadoussac, Que., last stopped in Blanc-Sablon on his way to Greenland. He was transferred to Gander by helicopter.
Hurley said the Canadian Coast Guard would like to encourage everyone to consider their personal safety when venturing out on the water.
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