Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, founder of the Clipper Round the World yacht race, has pledged a full investigation into the death of a British crew member. Sarah Young, 40, was washed overboard in the Pacific Ocean and is the second person to die in this year's event. Sir Robin said everyone involved in the race was in "shock" over the death. The investigation will focus on why she was not tethered to the yacht, Sir Robin said, adding safety was a vital part of the sailors' training. Fellow Briton Andrew Ashman, a crew member on the same boat, died after being knocked unconscious. in September. Despite being amateurs, both Miss Young and Mr Ashman were experienced sailors.

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It happens.

I myself have darned near gone over a waterfall despite being with an experienced guide. Twice.

An amateur British sailor who died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean while competing in a yacht race has been buried at sea, organisers say. Sarah Young, 40, was washed overboard while taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Her body was later recovered by her crewmates. The ceremony took place at 01:00 BST on Sunday, with readings including the poem Sea Fever by John Masefield. A minute's silence was held by all the sailors taking part in the race.