Easy Afternoons 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Listen Live

Search

Worries for Swiss sailor

Friday, 27 January 2023 06:30

There are worries for a Swiss round the world sailor after authorities have lost contact with him shortly after leaving Tasmania early December.

The 80-year-old is from Zurich and is an experienced sailor. He’s twice sailed around the world already. 

He was heading to New Zealand, but hasn’t been heard from since December 5th. 

Australian police say they’re very worried and are searching for any signs of life. 

All the latest safety equipment is on board – such as navigation systems and transponders which are supposed to automatically transmit the location, but nothing is being received. 

Share

More from Bitesize News

  • Phone company going to court

    A Swisscom technician who spent 38 years at the company says he was fired for helping his 80-year-old neighbour cancel a subscription she never wanted

  • Swiss watch authenticity

    Voices in the Swiss watch industry are calling for a new '100% Swiss made' label to distinguish fully home-produced timepieces from those partly manufactured in Asia

  • Valais school initiative

    Valais is rolling out an interactive workshop for 2,600 secondary school pupils to help them spot hidden marketing on social media

  • UBS latest news

    The Council of States has backed a 90% capital-coverage rule for UBS's foreign subsidiaries — a compromise stopping short of the Federal Council's push for full coverage

  • Housing concerns still an issue

    Switzerland's housing crisis will ease only marginally next year, according to a new study

  • Valais scam alert

    Valais police say a fresh wave of phone scams has cost residents nearly CHF 150,000 in the past week alone

Follow WRS

Download our app

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play