All yachts reported bumpy conditions Saturday night, with swells 4-5mts sometimes breaking at top, wind speed up to 50knots. The fleet experienced stormy conditions on their first night, with reports of 40 to 60 knts of wind and swells of 6 metres. Many yachts experienced difficulties with the conditions but most are coming through the worst part. BILLE reported mainsail problems and that they were proceeding back to Cape Town for repairs.
At 15:00 a report was received that the boat was demasted and there were a number of serious injuries on board. Sadly the yacht reported a fatality of one crew member. MRCC have activated all their agencies and we are in constant communication with the vessel.
