Bobby, Cheryl, Lauren & Robbie Cooper have been crossing the Pacific on their boat "Avanti". Not only has the trip already thrown up,some challenges, they have now had the misfortune to be grounded on Beveridge reef with the total loss of the boat.

They are all safe and have been picked up by another yacht.

The reef has no dry land and is 130 miles from Niue and about 600 from the cook islands.

Anyone who can help the cause in anyway at all, it will be greatly appreciated.