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The crew of the sailing vessel Break of Dawn rescues three sailors from the dismasted vessel Yara after six days adrift.5:52 The Yara suffered a mast failure at the foot, leaving the boat without propulsion and subject to severe rolling in heavy swells.0:10 The crew of Break of Dawn locates the vessel 14 nautical miles away using AIS, approaches under motor to maintain position against wind and waves, and transfers the three survivors via dinghy.1:33 One survivor sustains a leg injury, which is assessed by the medic aboard Break of Dawn.6:18 Despite attempts to jury-rig a mast using the boom and crutches, the survivors decide to abandon the vessel due to the instability of the repair and the physical toll of the conditions.7:51 Before departing, the crew secures the Yara’s hatches and leaves the AIS and solar-powered electrical systems active to aid in potential future salvage.13:31

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