On the fb profile of the Swiss challenge we study that the monohull “was strike by the violent gust of rain that developed in the metropolis of Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon”.
Sails down, the AC75 was in tow when the storm came.
Some crew members fell overboard just before being quickly picked up by the assistance team. There were no injuries.
“The Zero boat suffered small harm to the port arm and hull. We will be back again in the h2o quickly, to continue our preparing for the 37th America’s Cup ”, spelled out Silvio Arrivabene, co-running director of Alinghi Purple Bull Racing.
We remind you that the 37th edition will continue to be held on AC75 but just about every obstacle should also have an AC40, a decreased model that will be utilized by gals and younger sailors.
Four challengers have already entered: Ineos Britannia (GBR), American Magic (United states), Alinghi Crimson Bull Racing (Switzerland) and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (Italy). The closing date for registrations is set for July 31, 2022, but the French despatched their registration file previous May well.
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