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The Ocean Race Europe Start Video Update - Collision takes out two boats, Biotherm leads fleet north

by Mark Jardine 10 Aug 2025 21:50 BST 10 August 2025
Canada Ocean Racing - Be Water Positive flying high during the The Ocean Race Europe start in Kiel, Germany on August 10 © Vincent Curutchet / The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs.

All crew are reported safe after side to side contact at high-speed between Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing.

While those two teams returned to Kiel to assess damage and begin repairs, Biotherm drew first blood to lead the IMOCA fleet to the Kiel Lighthouse scoring gate, securing the first two points of the race, with Paprec Arkéa close behind and claiming a single point.

Track the fleet at www.theoceanrace.com

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