For the French crew of the MOD70 Spindrift, the race in Irish waters did not go well in the first leg. Starting off in a steep 22-24 knot wind with gusts up to 30 knots, the trimaran was at the end of the fleet and caught in the wind shadow. As the opponents pulled away, a sudden gust of air knocked the boat down.
Fortunately, everyone was alive. Jacques Guichard was the hardest hit and was taken to hospital with pelvic fractures.
The incident took place on Saturday, June 22, you can see video of the incident by clicking here .
