Surf boat crew survives spectacular candlestick wipeout

A Mooloolaba surf rowing team experienced a dramatic wipeout during a competition at Burley on the Gold Coast when their boat was caught in a 'candlestick' – a complete vertical flip caused by a massive wave that drove the 200-kilogram vessel straight into the sand. The crew, including first-time racer Georgia, executed emergency procedures by trailing oars and moving to the back of the boat before jumping clear and diving deep to avoid the falling craft. Despite the viral footage showing the spectacular airborne dismount, none of the crew members sustained injuries from the incident.

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