Movistar Reports Keel Problems
Movistar, the Spanish entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-06, has suffered damage to the keel area and, as a precaution, has asked race headquarters to put surrounding rescue organisations, including the Falmouth Coast Guard, on standby.
Bouwe Bekking (NED) the skipper, informed race headquarters at Whiteley, Hampshire, at 1527 (GMT) that the boat was taking on water. The pumps are coping with the ingress of water and the crew has stabilised the problem.
Currently their position is 410 miles west south west of Land’s End and they are sailing at 10 knots in 22 knots of wind. The sea state is rough, with waves of six metres.
ABN AMRO TWO has altered course to standby and Brunel is also on standby to assist if required.
Meanwhile, ABN AMRO ONE is 3.6 nautical miles from the Needles and is expected to finish in just over an hour’s time.
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