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Ocean Race Europe Crews Await Jury Decision as Damage Repairs Begin in Kiel

Docked in Kiel awaiting a jury ruling, Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei contrast with the fleet steaming toward Portsmouth under Biotherm’s early lead

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Schwer gezeichnet: Die Yacht vom Team Holcim PRB
Kollision kurz nach dem Start in Kiel

Overview

  • Holcim-PRB filed a formal protest against Allagrande Mapei Racing after their two-minute collision at the Kiel start, and an independent international jury will determine fault at a later date.
  • The Swiss and Italian yachts suffered hull breaches and shredded sails, and their crews are racing the clock to complete repairs in a Kiel shipyard.
  • Race director Phil Lawrence said both teams aim to rejoin the competition once repairs and the jury review are complete.
  • Five undamaged IMOCA yachts pressed on toward Portsmouth, with Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm earning two early bonus points and Paprec Arkéa taking one.
  • The second stage departs Portsmouth on August 17, requiring the repaired boats to transit the Kiel Canal to stay in contention for the five-leg, 8,300-kilometer race.