With no energy on board since last sunday after he hit an unidentified floating object, Bernard Stamm received diesel from his friend and sailor Unaï Basurko who was sailing in the area for his personal projects.
Once the batteries have charged sufficiently, the Swiss will officially notify the Race Direction he is retiring from the race in a few hours. He will then sail towards Les Sables d’Olonne.
Sucessful refuelling operation for Bernard!
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With no energy on board since Sunday, January 6 after he hit an unidentified floating object, Bernard Stamm rounded Cape Horn this morning and he met with his friend Unaï Basurko. The Basque sailor was sailing in the area for his personal projects…
