IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe 2010/21 - Armel Tripon FRA, collison with flotsam

During the training in Brittony waters on Monday, the brand new Open60 'Occitane' of Armel Tripon suffered damage at the hull and the starboard rudder after a collision with flotsam. The boat has already been craned out and is at the boatyard for repair to be ready on time for the start to the 'Vendée-Arctic Race' on July 4. ----- The news.