"Supported" by Alex Thomson since Friday - The British skipper changed his course to stay alongside the French sailor who is currently sailing his boat without a keel - Jean-Pierre Dick thanked his British shadow.
Team Virbac-Paprec 3 sent out the following information:
"Thank you Alex"
Yesterday Alex Thomson decided to change its course to stay close to Jean-Pierre Dick last night and this morning. Hugo Boss skipper proves once again that there is a great solidarity among competitors in the open sea. Both gentlemen skippers have exchanged emails, here is the story of their epistolary dialogue.
Email Alex sent on board Virbac-Paprec 3 yesterday:
(nb: This is a translation of a translation and not the original english version sent by Alex Thomson)
"Hello Jean-Pierre,
The sea is increasingly big today.
I'm not letting you navigate alone only when the wind will strengthen in a few hours. I'll come and join you gybe, navigate at your side until the weather conditions (wind and waves) become more moderate in the Azores.
I know you did not ask for assistance, but it will not make a big difference to my race and anyway, I have not see any other boats for a few months, I feel alone!
I hope everything goes well for you,
Alex "
Response to JP Alex Thomson
"Thank you Alex. It touches me deeply.
I will study the weather to see if I can continue to safely navigate to the Sables d'Olonne. I sent a photo with a message for you, "Alex, take this 3rd position with care" (take care of the third place). It is important to me!
Do not hesitate to call me.
JP "
