07.11.2006
Orange Project has capsized
It was at 23h28 GMT last night that the skipper of the Orange project trimaran sent off his Sarsat distress signal. The trimaran has capsized, but Stève Ravussin is alive and inside the boat.
Following a request from the Cross maritime authorities, a container ship was alerted and has now reached the area to offer help. Radio contact by VHF has been established with the skipper of Orange project.
The trimaran, which set off from the Azores late on Saturday afternoon was sailing in rough seas and 30-knot winds, when she capsized for reasons that reindex unknown for the moment.
During the night no oral contact was possible with the Orange skipper, who although taking refuge inside the hull, was able to have phone contact with his shore team, but was unable to reply.
More information later this morning…
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