Volvo Ocean Race - Dongfeng encounters rigging problems

© Yann Riou/Dongfeng Race Team/Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team has to juggle with the luff track of the mainsail that has come off and has found a DIY solution until it can be fixed. For the moment, we must first think about the tropical storm that is coming.

Chloé Torterat Published on

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