British yachtsman dies in race smash
Evening Standard13 April 2012
A British sailor was killed when his yacht collided with another boat during a race in the South of France.
Wilfred Tolhurst, 64, was struck by a falling mast in the accident off Cannes.
Yachtsmen from nearby boats tried to help Mr Tolhurst but he died of head injuries before he could be taken ashore.
His yacht Safir sank within minutes. Mr Tolhurst, from Suffolk, had been taking part in the annual Royales-Trophie Panerai Regatta.
