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Originally Posted by Faster
This fellow is in a bad spot for sure... good on the Australian Navy for coming to his aid!
Amazingly two of his competitors have temporarily abandoned their race and are standing by to lend moral support during the wait. Quite the story.
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Not to diminish their efforts to help a fellow sailor, but, according to the Vendée site they will not be penalized for the time spent assisting. A jury will also evaluate the other competitors to give them credit for any delays that result from this incident.
Go Algimouss Spirit of Canada and Derek Hatfield!