Friday, January 19th 2001, 1.00 am GMT At the 11.00 pm GMT position update it became clear that something was wrong. Four hours earlier, Team Adventure had been making good headway at an average of 22.5 knots, steering 87 degrees. At 11.00 pm GMT the mega cat had slowed to 15 knots and had altered course to 37 degrees, heading straight for Cape Town. Two hours later, at 1.00 am GMT today, Friday, January 19th, the reason for this dramatic change of course became clear. Team Adventure was sailing off the back of a big wave when she suffered delamination to the beam which may lead to structural damage. The fairing at the forward starboard side of the giant catamaran’s index beam has delaminated. The area also suffered some outer skin and core damage. Considering the sailing conditions in the Southern Ocean, skipper Cam Lewis deemed it prudent to proceed to Cape Town, South Africa, to effect the necessary repairs. "We are concerned by this setback," commented Cam Lewis, "but we are determined to press on and get back in The Race." The aim is to reach Cape Town within three days and effect the necessary repairs to the boat. "We have been in contact with our designer Gilles Ollier and our builder, Multiplast," said co-navigator Larry Rosenfeld. "They feel that we can repair the damage and continue in The Race." Two crew members were injured in the incident. Mikael Lundh was hurt in a fall crossing the trampoline. He suffered a sprained neck and he is resting in his bunk. Jeffrey Wargo suffered a bruised pelvis, when he was thrown forward in the galley. He is also resting in his bunk. "I am not really worried about the boat," said Cam Lewis. "But, I want to make certain my crew is safe and sound." Team Adventure is in contact with The Race Organisation and the official Race doctor, Jean-Yves Chauve. Team Adventure is currently 1,100 miles from Cape Town, steering 70 degrees, sailing at 15 knots under reduced sail. Pga, GK and Team Adventure Translation by LMQV