IMOCA, Class 40, Multi 50, Ultime - Route du Rhum - St.Malo FRA - Day 6 - Fire on board ! !

Yesterday again, some more had to abandon the race. The sinking of Fabrice Amedeo FRA ('Nexans - Art & Fenêtres') was exceptional: A leak in his ballast tank flooded the onboard electronics, and a fire broke out spreading rapidly. Fabrice Amedeo had to take refuge in the life raft, and shortly after, his Open-60 sank! Meanwhile, he was picked up by a cargo ship. ----- The report.