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Alex Thomson : "I’m devastated, but I’m glad everyone is ok"
Hugo Boss suffers severe damage after being struck by a fishing vessel
vendredi 17 octobre 2008 –
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HUGO BOSS was stationary with only its mainsail up when the fishing vessel struck. The race boat was visible with its navigation lights, trim lights and a strobe light on. Its radar and AIS systems were also activated and working.
The fishing vessel, registered in France, struck HUGO BOSS forward of the cap shroud on the starboard side, severely holing HUGO BOSS and bringing the mast down. The mast and sails were cut away from the boat before they motored into les Sables d’Olonne to have the damage assessed. Also onboard at the time of the incident with Alex was Boat Captain, Ross Daniel and Rigger, Giles Waterhouse. No-one onboard was injured.
"I’m devastated, but I’m glad everyone is ok" Alex Thomson, skipper HUGO BOSS.
Damage to HUGO BOSS is currently being assessed.
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