Clipper yacht LMAX Exchange runs aground
by Clipper Ventures 2 Oct 2015 08:44 BST
2 October 2015
LMAX Exchange aground after Race 1 of the Clipper 2015-16 Round the World Yacht Race © Clipper Ventures
While transiting to another marina to be lifted for the application of new hull graphics, CV24 (LMAX Exchange) has run aground. There are no injuries and the local coast guard has been informed. Skipper Olivier Cardin and three crew aboard are assessing the situation and awaiting further instructions.
The incident occurred approximately 42 miles from Marina da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (where the Clipper Race fleet is berthed), at night in light winds and good visibility. The skipper informed the Clipper Race Office at 0012 hrs local time / 0312 UTC.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is with our Race Office team on site on a sandy outcrop. He reports that the only damage appears to be the starboard rudder, which can be repaired.
Sir Robin said: "The hull is intact and the boat is secured by its anchor. We will remain on site to await the arrival of heavier equipment to get her off."
Sir Robin and our Race Office Team were transferred to the site of the incident by CV27, GREAT Britain, which is now returning to Marina da Gloria.
Plans have progressed today to refloat CV24: The required equipment has been commissioned and local approvals are being finalised. A further update will be posted when we have more information.
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