Ruyant first to suffer impact damage

Its a race round the world,I imagine in the future windward /leeward courses on clear water will be come a possible scenario to avoid damage,what is the idea of the rtw race speed or a test of endurance both physical and mental of the competitors
 
Lost the use of port foil ..

How many more will hit something?
are you reading something other than his official report ,, in which he states that he did not feel any bang or collision type thing ? it may just be fatigue etc w h y stressing
 
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