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IMOCA Fortinet - Best Western dismasted in Défi Azimut race

by Défi Azimut 12 Sep 21:12 PDT 13 September 2024
Romain Attanasio on the IMOCA Fortinet-Best Western dismasted in the 48h Défi Azimut race © Adrien Nivet / Polaryse

At 3:30 am on Friday, September 13, the IMOCA Fortinet-Best Western dismasted while racing in thirteenth position in the 48h Défi Azimut race. Led by skipper Romain Attanasio, the boat was approaching the "Hervé Laurent" waypoint.

On board, the skipper accompanied by Adrien Bernard (Boat Captain) and Richard Mardens (OBR) are fine. Together with race management and the shore crew, they are doing everything they can to secure the IMOCA Fortinet - Best Western and bring it back to Lorient.

Follow the race at defi-azimut.geovoile.com/2024/viewer/?lg=en

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