IMOCA Open 60 - Vendée Globe - Day 23 - Kevin Escoffier FRA rescued

Tuesday, December 1, 2020   
 IMOCA Open 60  Vendee Globe  Day 23  Kevin Escoffier FRA rescued
Yesterday afternoon, Kevin Escoffier FRA, sailing in 3rd place, reported a massive water ingress on his 'PRB', and he had to escape on his life raft. After several hours of searching, he was found by Jean Le Cam FRA ('Yes we Cam') and could be rescued this morning at 2h UTC after a long recovery operation. ----- The report. ----- Details on the cause of the damage and the dramatic rescue operation have not yet been published. This morning additional information will be made available on the event website.
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