06-14-09 HONOLULU, HI Lifeguard rescues 71-year-old sailor after boat capsizes off of Waikiki. A Honolulu lifeguard rescued a 71-y/o veteran sailor whose 14-ft. boat capsized off Waikiki Sun. afternoon (06-14), throwing the man into the ocean. Operator 1, of Honolulu, was sailing his Laser boat by himself into the Kaiser Channel around 12:20 p.m. when it was hit by a swell, knocking Operator 1 into the water about .25 mi. off shore. As waves battered the boat, breaking it apart, a lifeguard on a Yamaha Waverunner brought Operator 1 to Fort Derussy Beach. Operator 1 stood on shore after his rescue, wearing a life vest and helmet. He declined to estimate the value of his lost boat.
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