Safe and sound… Four days after his violent collision with a UFO which caused a major leak, Tom Laperche managed to reach Cape Town (South Africa) this Monday. Alive, like his boat which he managed to bring back safely despite the damage, a wobbly central fin and weather conditions that were not always easy. Excellent news which will allow us to consider what happens next with the technical team arriving from Concarneau to assess the possibility of a repair to the centerboard and the bottom of the hull.
The strong wind (50 to 60 knots) also delayed the arrival of the young sailor in the South African port, forcing him to wait offshore. Finally joined by a RIB from the SVR Lazartigue team, it was able to be landed on shore, four members of the team ensuring the safety of the boat at the entrance to the port until Tuesday morning. The race against time is on to assess the damage and repair it if possible, and return to sea as quickly as possible in this world tour which is far from having delivered its verdict.