Scott Adam was a member of the Cruising Association and was taking part in the round-the-world Blue Water Rally.
The Cruising Association is Britain's leading organisation for cruising sailors with members worldwide and works closely with government and other agencies to represent the interests of cruising yachtsmen including combating the menace of piracy.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those who died", the statement ended.
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