“a torn sail now unusable”, damaged for Yoann Richomme in the final sprint

Aspiring to victory in the Vendée Globe, skipper Yoann Richomme informed the organizers on Friday morning of sail damage, while he was in 2nd place in the race a few days before the finish.

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“At 7:29 a.m. (French time), Yoann Richomme, skipper of the Imoca Paprec Arkéa, contacted the Vendée Globe race management and his team on land to inform them of the broken hook. a headsail, causing the sail to fall into the water”we learned in a press release.

“The torn sail now unusable”

“After 40 minutes of effort, Yoann confirmed having brought the torn sail back on board, which was now unusable”specified the race direction. Richomme is the last sailor still in contact with Vendée Globe leader Charlie Dalin (Macif), expected between Tuesday and Wednesday in Sables-d’Olonne.

Friday at 7:00 a.m., he was near the Carnaries, only 177 miles from Dalin and more than 600 miles north of 3rd Sébastien Simon (Dubreuil Group). “Yoann continues his race, determined. The Imoca Paprec Arkéa is still expected on Tuesday” upon arrival, his team said.