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   Another front runners out and one of the big Tris also out - hitting objects

The boats are so quick now that a collision with debris seems to be the end of their chances

This issue can only be getting worse as the boats get quicker and the debris (presumably) increases

At some point the sailors, and their sponsors, mast have to wonder about these amazing events ?

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rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Vendee Posted: 30 Nov 20 at 6:13pm
	Another front runners out and one of the big Tris also out - hitting objects The boats are so quick now that a collision with debris seems to be the end of their chances This issue can only be getting worse as the boats get quicker and the debris (presumably) increases At some point the sailors, and their sponsors, mast have to wonder about these amazing events ?

rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 20 at 7:33am
	Afraid it just not meant to be https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/233492/Vendee-Globe-Rudder-damage-on-HUGO-BOSS

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 20 at 2:34pm
	The problem clearly illustrated in a video from Alex Thompson on his team Facebook page.... Alex Thomson Racing \| Facebook

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 20 at 6:17pm
	Poor Alex. A problem familiar to all us dinghy sailors; make your boat as light and fast as possible.... and risk it falling to bits around you! Hopefully he can fix it, or it might be like the last one where he was super fast on one tack and struggled on the other.
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NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 20 at 4:18pm
	Looks like he might get back in it. Alex Thomson carrying out structural repair on HUGO BOSS (yachtsandyachting.com)

rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 20 at 2:39pm
	Oh dear He really has some bad luck

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 20 at 9:42am
	Statement from the team: "TEAM STATEMENT At approximately 19:00 UTC on Saturday 21st November, Alex notified the team on shore of a possible structural issue onboard the HUGO BOSS boat. At the time, Alex was located approximately 800 miles east of Rio de Janeiro in the South Atlantic ocean, and was 13 days into the Vendée Globe round-the-world yacht race. Alex and the team, together with our appointed naval architects and structural engineers, are now working together to assess the extent of the structural issue and to determine a repair programme and timeline. Alex is safe and well onboard, and in regular dialogue with the team. The Vendée Globe race organisation has been notified and is being kept well informed. We kindly ask that members of the public refrain from attempting to contact the team at this time. A further update will be released on Sunday 22nd November."

rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Nov 20 at 5:52am
	Has Alex got a problem - he's lost a huge amount to the guys who've passed him ?

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 20 at 6:14pm
	Pip Hare to win! Be great if Alex wins ( in the fastest boat ever ) but I'm rooting for Pip to finish. In today's vid she's screaming along at 20+knts looking like she's sailing a mirror round a sunny lake... Meanwhile Alex looks like he's piloting desiato hotblack's spaceship.
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sarg boland Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Dec 19 Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote sarg boland Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Nov 20 at 5:17pm
	Two and three have been going faster much of the day but not now. However as Alex heads a little more west than the chasers then distance to finish is misleading. He is hoping to get a lift and then stronger winds round the high pressure. Fingers crossed.
	Fair winds