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Stranded Galway sailor to be brought to shore this evening

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Stranded Galway sailor to be brought to shore this evening

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway sailor Enda O'Coineen will be picked up by a trawler this evening, after becoming stranded off the coast of New Zealand during a round-the-world trip.

The 60 year old is taking part in a solo charity race on his boat, the Kilcullen Voyager.

However, he became stranded around 265km from New Zealand after the boat's mast broke.

Enda O'Coineen due to meet with a trawler in the South Pacific at around 10 tonight Irish time who will guide him safely to port in New Zealand.

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He says its been a nerve wracking experience.

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