Barcelona World Race / Renault Captur turn back to New Zealand to make pit stop (ITW)

Following damage to their starboard rudder which became obvious between Sunday 15th and Monday 16th February Jorg Riechers (GER) and Sébastien Audigane on Renault Captur have made the decision to reroute to New Zealand to undertake a technical pit stop to try and make a more effective repair.

Credit : Renault Capture

Logbook / From Seb Audigane (Renault Captur) on Barcelona World Race

Hi everyone,

The last two days we have not had very much time for writing. In fact through the Canary Islands the wind was strong, we saw 32 kts and mostly between 25 and 30kts. That becomes the main thing for the sailor, when he comes inside again it is to rest.

Credit : DR