New Zealander dies in sailing accident during round the world trip

Friday 28 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 11:47am

Lyall Babington, a 74-year-old New Zealander, has died after being pulled into a faulty winch on his yacht. The accident occurred while he was on a round the world trip aboard his 17m yacht, Mollie. British authorities released findings into the incident on Friday.

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1. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 8:57am

   Kiwi dies in sailing accident, three years into round the world trip (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 28 Nov 2025, 11:03am

   Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Nov 2025, 11:47am

   NZer on round-the-world trip dies in accident on yacht (opens in new tab)