One person is dead after a boating tragedy of the Wollongong coastline this morning.
At about 10.20 am, emergency services were called to waters off Waniora Point, Bulli, after reports of a vessel had capsized.
Inflatable rescue boats at a nearby search and rescue exercise were dispatched from the Bulli SLSC, Sandon Point SLSC and the Thirroul SLSC to rescue seven people who had been thrown from the vessel.
Surf lifesavers managed to bring them to shore at Sandon Point.
Rescuers performed CPR on four people until the arrival of paramedics.
One person could not be revived and died at the scene.
The remaining three people have been taken to hospital.
Police officers attached to Wollongong Police Area Command also attended.
Emergency services remain on scene, conducting inquiries.
Image: Surf Life Saving NSW