The Malouin skipper Gilles Lamiré was forced to retire after the breaking of his port float during the Route du Rhum.
The 2022 Route du Rhum has just experienced another spectacular retirement. Gilles Lamiré, skipper of Groupe GCA and representative of Saint-Malo, was the victim of a major breakdown during the night from Monday to Tuesday, leading to the destruction of his port float.
The incident occurred while the Malouin navigator was engaged in this famous solo transatlantic race. According to information reported this Monday evening, Gilles Lamiré's boat sustained significant structural damage that compromised the rest of his competition.
This breakdown marks a harsh blow for the Breton skipper, who had prepared for this race with ambition. The breaking of the port float generally represents a major problem for a sailing vessel, compromising its stability and its ability to navigate in optimal conditions.
The Groupe GCA teams are now closely monitoring the situation. The exact circumstances of this breakdown remain to be determined, but this incident recalls the inherent risks of solo navigation on the North Atlantic, particularly in sometimes extreme conditions.
This retirement is part of a Route du Rhum already marked by several similar incidents, highlighting the difficulty of this legendary challenge.
The incident occurred while the Malouin navigator was engaged in this famous solo transatlantic race. According to information reported this Monday evening, Gilles Lamiré's boat sustained significant structural damage that compromised the rest of his competition.
This breakdown marks a harsh blow for the Breton skipper, who had prepared for this race with ambition. The breaking of the port float generally represents a major problem for a sailing vessel, compromising its stability and its ability to navigate in optimal conditions.
The Groupe GCA teams are now closely monitoring the situation. The exact circumstances of this breakdown remain to be determined, but this incident recalls the inherent risks of solo navigation on the North Atlantic, particularly in sometimes extreme conditions.
This retirement is part of a Route du Rhum already marked by several similar incidents, highlighting the difficulty of this legendary challenge.
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Source: Ouest-France