Article by EnjoyBoats.com. Photo by Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race Team Vestas Wind informed Race Control that their boat was grounded on the Cargados Carajos Shoals, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean today. Race Officials told us, "Fortunately, no one has been injured. We are in contact with the boat to establish the extent of the damage and ensure the crew is given the support needed to enable it to deal with the situation." Team Alvimedica has arrived at the site and is in radio contact with Team Vestas Wind. The plan is for this vessel to assist in abandoning the boat as soon as possible after daylight tomorrow. Both rudders were reported broken by the Team Vestas Wind crew. The team also reported water ingress in the stern compartment.
The Volvo Ocean 65 has watertight bulkheads in the bow and the stern. The remaining part of the boat is intact including the rig. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Reunion Island is aware of the problem and, if needed, there is a a coastguard station on Isle de Sud, approximately 1.5 km from the boat, which has a RIB available.
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