BEIJING - The US Coast Guard suspended its Pacific Ocean search for star Chinese sailor Guo Chuan, it said, after rescuers boarded his drifting yacht and confirmed he was not there but found his lifejacket.
Chinese skipper Guo Chuan has gone missing in the Pacific Ocean during an attempt to set a new solo world record
Guo "was a professional mariner with a deep passion for sailing", the Coast Guard's Captain Robert Hendrickson said in a statement. "Our deepest condolences go out not only to his family and friends but also to his racing team and the sailing community."