The Aviva Ocean Racing team's thoughts are with the VM Matériaux team following this morning's news of Jean Le Cam's capsize.
The Aviva Ocean Racing team's thoughts are with the VM Matériaux team following this morning's news of Jean Le Cam's capsize.
Shortly after the early morning newsflash Harry Spedding, Aviva Ocean Racing campaign manager, contacted Dee Caffari onboard Aviva to notify her of the capsizing.
She has sent this message back: "I'm so shocked at news of VM Matériaux's capsize and my thoughts today are entirely with Jean and his team. I have everything crossed that Armel and Vincent can reach him as quickly as possible so that they can assist in his rescue."
Aviva Ocean Racing summary
Record-breaking British yachtswoman Dee Caffari, who sailed into the record books in May 2006 by becoming the first woman to sail solo, non-stop around the world against the prevailing winds and currents, is attempt her next "world first" by competing in the Vendée Globe yacht race. Caffari is attempting to become the first woman to sail solo and non-stop both ways around the world.
Further information on Dee Caffari and her Aviva Ocean Racing campaign can be found at www.avivaoceanracing.com.
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