1.   Both men, who were taking part in the French-organized Venee Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, activated emergency satellite beacons.

2.   Both men, who were competing in the French-organized Venee Globe solo round-the-world yacht race, activated emergency satellite beacons.

3.   He was plucked to safety by a helicopter launched from the HMAS Adelaide, which had steamed at full speed from Fremantle after both men activated satellite distress beacons.

4.   He was plucked to safety by a helicopter from the HMAS Adelaide, which had steamed at full speed from Fremantle after both men activated satellite distress beacons.

5.   The crew set off a satellite distress beacon after the accident and a rescue helicopter went to the scene.

6.   Despite failing to get through to Autissier, race officials said her satellite beacons were still functioning.