The man was taking part in the Royal Escape Race, between Brighton and Normandy, on Friday.
A man has died after falling from a yacht during a race in the English Channel, police have said.The deceased man, who has not been named, was from the Greater Manchester area, according to Sussex Police.
A statement from Sussex Yacht Club, host of the Royal Escape Race, said it was "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our fellow sailors".HM Coastguard said it gave communications support to French rescue services during the incident north of Fecamp, Normandy.The British casualty was winched aboard the helicopter and flown to hospital in Le Havre.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and supporting our fellow sailors at this difficult time."
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