Boris Herrmann's Vendée Globe Hopes Hit by Severe Foil Damage

The German sailor's yacht collided with an unidentified object, causing irreparable damage as he continues the race in diminished capacity.

Boris Herrmann's yacht, Malizia-Seaexplorer, sustained severe damage to its port-side foil after colliding with an unidentified object in the North Atlantic.
The collision occurred during the final stretch of the Vendée Globe, approximately 900 nautical miles off the coast of Brazil.
Despite the irreparable damage, Herrmann is uninjured and plans to continue the race, currently holding 10th place with over 2,750 nautical miles to the finish line in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France.
Herrmann's team is exploring options to secure the damaged foil, with the last resort being its removal to ensure safety.
French sailor Charlie Dalin has already won the race, setting a new record of 64 days, 19 hours, and 22 minutes for the solo circumnavigation.