The Transat Race 2004 Plymouth - Boston - Start 31.05.2004 www.thetransat.com - zur Übersicht 07.06.2004 THE TRANSAT: PRB DISMASTED AT 0430TU SKIPPER SAFE... IN BRIEF: * OPEN 60 PRB IS DISMASTED AT 0430TU THIS MORNING... * SKIPPER VINCENT RIOU IS SAFE ON BOARD THE BOAT... * RIOU WAS SAILING IN NW WINDS OF 25 KNOTS... * VINCENT RIOU WILL BE ON THE SKIPPER RADIO VACATION TODAY AT 0830 TU - DIAL 0901 500 6100 TO LISTEN... IN DETAIL: The Race Direction Team of The Transat, Offshore Challenges Events, have been informed by Vincent Riou's Project Manager, Eric Coquerel, that the Open 60 PRB was dismasted at approximately 0430 TU this morning (Monday 7.6.04). PRB was experiencing NW 25 knot winds and rough seas at the time of the incident. Vincent Riou, who was lying in 3rd place at the time of the incident, was inside the boat when PRB dismasted. Vincent Riou / DPPI Bei 25kn Mastbruch Vincent Riou has confirmed that he and the boat are safe. The structural integrity of the boat is reported as being sound although both the mast and the boom have been lost so Riou is unable to erect a jury rig. Riou is now discussing with his Shore Team the best course of action to get the boat to land. The team, at this time, have not requested any outside assistance. At 0430 GMT PRB's position was 49 25N and 42 44W. PRB is approximately 500 miles from Newfoundland. The Race Direction Team are in contact with Vincent Riou's shore team to ensure that every action is taken to assist in the skipper's safety. Updates on this situation will be relayed to all concerned. Go to http://www.thetransat.com for latest information. Eric Coquerel - Agence Effets Mer E: agence@effetsmer.com M: +33 (0)614 73 68 14 http://www.prb.fr Email powered by Active ISP http://www.activeISP.com For further information from the organisers, please contact: Mark Turner M: +1 617 319 2235 Lou Newlands M: +44 (0)7769 697 387 Offshore Challenges Events Cowes Waterfront - Venture Quays Castle Street East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6EZ Copyright © 1996-2016 - SEGEL.DE