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Alex Thomson Racing Team Technical Director Ross Daniel explains the structural problem aboard HUGO BOSS. The repair is in progress.
“Last night (Saturday November 21), while Alex was performing a routine inspection aboard HUGO BOSS, he spotted what he thought was structural damage in the forward area of the boat. He immediately informed me. , as well as the shore crew, and we gave him clear instructions to allow him to conduct a full damage inspection.
This inspection revealed structural damage to a longitudinal beam at the front of the vessel. The damage appears to be isolated to this area alone. It is not yet clear what caused this damage. There have been no disturbing incidents aboard the boat during the race so far.
Together with our structural engineers and naval architects, we worked through the night to come up with a comprehensive repair plan for Alex. Meanwhile, Alex took some rest on board to get ready to start the repair work this morning.
Alex has now put the boat in a safe position to handle the sea conditions to reduce movement on board while he does the repair. He has all the necessary equipment on board, a detailed plan to follow and a team of highly qualified engineers who advise him. We are therefore confident in its ability to complete the repair.
Our goal is to make the necessary repairs quickly and efficiently, to minimize lost miles and get back to racing. "
Ross Daniel, Technical Director Alex Thomson Racing
“Last night (Saturday November 21), while Alex was performing a routine inspection aboard HUGO BOSS, he spotted what he thought was structural damage in the forward area of the boat. He immediately informed me. , as well as the shore crew, and we gave him clear instructions to allow him to conduct a full damage inspection.
This inspection revealed structural damage to a longitudinal beam at the front of the vessel. The damage appears to be isolated to this area alone. It is not yet clear what caused this damage. There have been no disturbing incidents aboard the boat during the race so far.
Together with our structural engineers and naval architects, we worked through the night to come up with a comprehensive repair plan for Alex. Meanwhile, Alex took some rest on board to get ready to start the repair work this morning.
Alex has now put the boat in a safe position to handle the sea conditions to reduce movement on board while he does the repair. He has all the necessary equipment on board, a detailed plan to follow and a team of highly qualified engineers who advise him. We are therefore confident in its ability to complete the repair.
Our goal is to make the necessary repairs quickly and efficiently, to minimize lost miles and get back to racing. "
Ross Daniel, Technical Director Alex Thomson Racing