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Successful Rescue of Guy Deboer

The Brazilian Navy is racing to reach SPIRIT as de Boer loses use of his left arm and balance, prompting doctors to advise evacuation.

Guy deBoer was safely rescued from his yacht SPIRIT in a dramatic operation by the Brazilian Navy, 870 miles off Rio de Janeiro. Updates to follow. #GuyDeBoer #SPIRIT #GoldenGlobeRace #GGR2026 #BrazilianNavy

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The 70-year-old American sailor Guy deBoer was rescued by the Navy after falling on a sailing boat Disclosure The Brazilian Navy rescued on Sunday (8) the 70-year-old American sailor Guy deBoer — who participated in the Golden Globe Race 2026 international race and sailed alone through the South Atlantic. He suffered an accident at the Spirit sailing boat on last Monday (2), and was found approximately 1.6 thousand kilometers away in the Atlanti…

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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A victim of a fall aboard his sailboat on 2 November, the American Guy de Boer had to be evacuated urgently by helicopter on Sunday, 8 November, off Brazil.

·Rennes, France
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Brazilian Navy rescued American Guy deBoer at 1,610 km from Rio de Janeiro after he suffered a fall during international race

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afloat.ie broke the news on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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