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7.9K views · 154 reactions | Being prepared for emergencies saved Nick and Barbara's lives back in March this year when their yacht capsized in stormy seas 400km off Sydney. They had appropriate safety equipment and a GPS equipped distress beacon on board. They also used two-way radio communications to contact AMSA early, before their situation deteriorated, and they knew when to activate their beacon. | Australian Maritime Safety Authority - AMSA | Facebook