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Images from the capsize of Foncia

by media on 30 Mar 2008
Fonica after capsize outside Lorient - From left : Pieter van Nieuwenhuyzen (NED), Alain Gautier (FRA) and Rodney Arden (NZL) Thierry Martinez http://www.thmartinez.com

At 11:30 Saturday morning, in 20 plus knots and a lumpy Atlantic swell, the 60ft trimaran Foncia capsized off Lorient with Alinghi sailors onboard. Foncia was towed into the harbour upside down to be craned out and assessed for damage.

60ft trimaran Foncia being used by Alinghi for training off Lorient © Jacques Vapillon/Alinghi
60ft trimaran Foncia being used by Alinghi for training off Lorient © Jacques Vapillon/Alinghi


Fonica after capsize outside Lorient © Thierry Martinez http://www.thmartinez.com
Fonica after capsize outside Lorient © Thierry Martinez http://www.thmartinez.com


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