On February 22, 2026, 25 youths were rescued after boats capsized in strong winds during a race on Tasmania’s River Derwent, with all participants safe and uninjured.

On February 22, 2026, 25 youths, including some as young as 10, were rescued after strong winds capsized several boats during a race on Tasmania’s River Derwent near Long Beach. All 54 participants were accounted for and safely brought ashore with no injuries, thanks in part to life jackets that kept them afloat. Emergency response involved police, Marine Search and Rescue, a rescue helicopter, and bystanders. Authorities conducted a precautionary search but confirmed no serious harm.