Search for missing sailor becomes recovery operation, police say

And emergency services plan to rescue campers trapped by flooding on NSW south coast and some residents isolated north-west of Sydney

The search for a yachtsman missing off the New South Wales coast has become a recovery operation.

Experienced sailor Mal Lennon, 62, was believed to be at the helm of the 36ft Amante when he was struck by a huge wave near Broughton Island and swept off the boat about 11.30am on Wednesday afternoon.