Paprec-Virbac 2 slows with rudder damage after collision with object
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December 15. 2008 at 16:53
News Flash: Vendee Globe leader Jean-Pierre Dick (Paprec-Virbac) is sailing at reduced speeds after a violent collision with an unidentified object in the water.
The impact of the collision caused the starboard rudder to kick up. As he tried to get it back in place Dick realised that the connecting arm which joins the two rudders is broken and that the rudder stock is also damaged.
Dick, who has lead the solo round the world race since last Wednesday Paprec-Virbac 2 has slowed and is sailing with just the port rudder down and will need to ride out the storm which had already brought the leaders 35- 40 knot winds this afternoon.
Dick is evaluating his options as to how he might effect a repair.
On the 1500GMT position report Paprec-Virbac 2 was making 11.8 knots.
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