Name/photos missing man and located yacht
The Honfleur where it was found this morning, 11 nautical miles east of Mayor Island. Credit:
New Zealand Police
56 year old Richard Rusbatch, believed missing from the Honfleur. Credit:
New Zealand Police
Western Bay of Plenty Police are now able to confirm the name of the un-manned yacht which was found this morning 11 nautical miles east of Mayor Island in the Bay of Plenty.
It is a 38 foot, single masted yacht called 'Honfleur'.
The man believed missing from the yacht is Richard Rusbatch, a 56 year old charter boat operator from Russell in the Bay of Islands.
Please find attached to the Police website a photo of both the Honfleur and Mr Rusbatch.
There will be no further update this evening.