Please select your home edition
Edition
Barton Marine Pipe Glands

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.

[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]

ThMartinez/Sea&Co: http://www.thmartinez.com
Cyclops Marine 2023 November - FOOTERZhik - Made for WaterC-Tech 2021 America's Cup 728x90 BOTTOM

Related Articles

McIntyre Mini Globe fleet sets off on the last leg
2300-miles from Recife, Brazil to the finish line in Antigua On Thursday 19th February 2026 at 2pm local time, eleven ALMA Class Globe 580 Mighty Mini's racing in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race set sail from Recife in Brazil on the last 2300-mile leg of a 24,000-mile solo race around the planet.
Posted today at 1:12 pm Grand Soleil Cup 2026 registrations are open
Taking place from May 21 to 23 We are pleased to announce the Grand Soleil Cup 2026, taking place from May 21 to 23 in the prestigious setting of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in Porto Cervo.
Posted today at 10:06 am The World's Toughest Race?
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Update after Stage 6 The Clipper Round the World Race is what many regard as true ocean racing. Exposed to the elements on deck in traditionally shaped displacement yachts.
Posted today at 9:30 am 18ft Skiff Club Championship Finale this Sunday
Last race before the 2026 Giltinan Championship When the Australian 18 Footers League fleet lines up on Sunday for the final race of the Club Championship, it will be the last opportunity for each team to test their form against rivals in race conditions for the Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship.
Posted today at 6:49 am Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane overall
Alessandro Marega becomes first Italian to win Finn Gold Cup Alessandro Marega has won the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup after an incredible week of world class sailing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.
Posted today at 5:47 am RORC Nelson's Cup overall
Come-from-behind IMA maxi victory for Leopard 3 Antigua saved the best for last with trade winds edging into the high teens for the third and final day of racing for the IMA Maxi class at the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Nelson's Cup held off Antigua's English Harbour.
Posted today at 2:55 am The Mini 6.50 fleet joins 'La Larga'
At the 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela The 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela strengthens its sporting profile with the inclusion of the Mini 6.50 fleet in "La Larga", the iconic offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma.
Posted on 19 Feb Rafa Trujillo inducted to Finn Class Hall of Fame
During the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup Rafa Trujillo has been inducted into the Finn Class Hall of Fame during the closing ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia.
Posted on 19 Feb ORC Worlds entries reach 118 boats
With 25 maxis confirmed for Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026 Entries for the ORC World Championship, the flagship event of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2026, will officially close on 28 February. To date, 118 boats are entered, confirming the event as one of the most important and best-attended fixtures.
Posted on 19 Feb GP14 season ahead of the Worlds
What's on at Belfast Lough this season As anticipation builds toward the GP14 World Championships on Belfast Lough this August, the 2026 GP14 season gets off to a flying start with the RNIYC Spring Series. The series marks the first major event in a packed and exciting calendar.
Posted on 19 Feb
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2026 Sail-World Sail-World Europe and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy