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Transat Jacques Vabre - Actual capsize images

by Thierry Martinez on 9 Nov 2009
2009 Transat Jacques Vabre. Trimaran Open 50’ "ACTUAL" capsize during first night offshore Cherbourg (FRA ThMartinez / Sea & Co - Copyright http://www.thmartinez.com

Transat Jacques Vabre - Actual capsize images.

Photographer Thierry Martinez sent these images of the Trimaran Open 50’ 'ACTUAL' after capsize, during thefirst night of offshore Cherbourg (FRA). The crew, Yves Le Blevec (FRA) and Jean Le Cam (FRA) are safe and the boat is under tow.

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ThMartinez/Sea&Co: http://www.thmartinez.com
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