Rambler 88 retires from AAR Bermuda Hamburg Race due to lost port rudder

Rambler at the start area of the AAR race from Bermuda to Hamburg on July 8, 2018 © John Manderson

Rambler 88 navigator Stan Honey advised the Race Committee of the Atlantic Anniversary Regatta that at 01:32 UTC on July 10, 2018, she had contact with an object in the water, and lost the port rudder.

The AAR Line Honours favourite is therefore retiring from the race and will be returning to Newport, RI (USA).

All crew are reported safe.

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