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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 - SEB loses mast in Southern Ocean
Author: Volvo Ocean Race Media
Southern Ocean Claims First Victim
Between 0630 GMT and 0640 GMT this morning, SEB lost her mast after it broke just above the boom. The crew had to cut the rig free and abandon it, but they managed to keep the boom which was broken and a spinnaker boom, also broken. The crew is safe and the boat is not damaged; a jury rig has been built and it will be improved at later stage.
It all happened in a 28-knot breeze while doing 17 knots of boat speed,
approximately 1250 miles from Cape Horn at approximately 58.12S 106.47W.
In a first message from the boat, skipper Gurra Krantz wrote: "We will
await day light to be able to check that nothing is caught on the prop and
then start the engine."
Speaking from Sweden, Pelle Norberg, Managing Director for the syndicate
company within Team SEB said: "This is of course a very sad situation for
us, but the most important thing in a situation like this one is that the
crew and boat are safe."
The crew now plan to continue sailing under jury-rig to the closest
available port in South America to conduct repairs.
SEB, racing on the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race is presently in the
Southern Ocean, en route for Cape Horn on the southern tip of South
America, is currently in sixth position overall in the race.
The other yachts continue racing. Amer Sports Too is the only yacht west
of SEB and could be diverted in case assistance is needed.
More Information:
- YachtsandYachting.com Volvo Ocean Race Information Page
- www.VolvoOceanRace.org
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