Imalizard dismasted in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
by John Curnow 27 Dec 2017 13:10 PST
28 December 2017
Imalizard in the 2016 Rolex Sydney Hobart © Rolex / Daniel Forster
At 0147hrs on 28/12/17, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race entrant, Bruce Watson's Welbourn 12, Imalizard, reported that they were dismasted, but all ok and checking things out. @0207 They confirm all ok and not taking on water.
@0227 They advised that they will rest until daylight hours before making plans. @0511 - Imalizard said their plan was to continue heading down the Tasmanian coast under Diesel. We will advise you of more when we know.
They join Rockall (rudder), Wots Next (rudder bearing), Jazz Palyer (HF) and @0257hrs today, Blunderbuss (boom) as retirements