Posted on December 20, 2008 by emilyboats
The Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class Frigate HMAS Arunta arrived on at the yacht Generali this morning where Yann Eliès has been awaiting rescue with a broken femur. The emergency crew was able to successfully transfer Yann to the main ship for medical treatment by the on-board Doctor, and for transport to hospital care.
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Posted on December 18, 2008 by emilyboats
Early this morning Vendée Globe skipper Yann Eliès sailing Generali sustained a fracture to his left leg while he was working on the foredeck of his Open 60 yacht. Yann was thrown on to the deck by a violent jolt to the boat when it was stopped suddenly by a big [...]
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Posted on December 16, 2008 by emilyboats
Mike Golding sailing Ecover 3 was dismasted at 0647 hrs in winds over 50 knots this morning only hours after taking the lead in the Vendée Globe around the world race. He plans to set a just rig and head to an Australian port within 24-48 hours [...]
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Posted on December 14, 2008 by emilyboats
Jean-Pierre Dick sailing Paprec-Virbac continues to lead the Vendée Globe fleet today, while all the skippers prepare for a big storm which should challenge them with winds in excess of 40 knots. While he doubled his overnight lead last night – despite having to back up several times to clear week off his rudder and [...]
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Posted on December 5, 2008 by emilyboats
At this morning’s position report Loïck Peyron is again at the head of the Vendee Globe fleet, albeit by a margin of just 7.4 miles. Peyron’s choice to stay to the north has paid off just now, his gains earned by virtue of stronger, more settled winds while those who strayed [...]
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