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Around Alone Report February 25- Somewhere Falkland Bound

While in lead Somewhere dismasted

 

Marc Thiercelin skipper of the dismasted Open 60 Somewhere will not need assistance from Fila.  Thiercelin will make a jury rig and will set course of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.  He will attempt to replace his mast and continue racing Around Alone.  The best scenario is that a mast from Mike Goldings Group 4 could reach the Falklands and be fitted.  However, there is no certainty that this mast would fit Somewhere.  Also, it is a very open question how the mast would get to the Falklands.  If these obstacles can be overcome,   Somewhere could sail to Punta Del Este and start Leg 4.  Unlike Legs 2 & 3 there is no arrival deadline for Leg 4.

Torresen Sailing Site will provide updates as the become available.