Alex Thomson and Guillermo Altadill, skippers of yacht HUGO BOSS in the Transat Jacques Vabre set off their emergency beacon this afternoon at 13.25UT. The Spanish Coastguard was informed and sent a rescue helicopter to their location 82 nautical miles from the Spanish coast. Both Alex and Guillermo were rescued from the location by helicopter and are on their way back to land. HUGO BOSS incurred some structural damage earlier this week forcing Alex and Read More
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Alex Thomson Racing Transat Jacques Vabre Update
After several hours at sea Alex Thomson and Guillermo Altadill on board HUGO BOSS made the difficult decision to return ashore. After attempting to address the issue it has not been possible to ensure a sufficient repair whilst at sea to withstand an Atlantic crossing. Alex and Guillermo have made a suitable repair to get to the nearest port where they can analyse the situation. The current sea state and weather forecast have not aided the situation on Read More
Alex Thomson Racing Transat Jacques Vabre Update
Alex Thomson and Guillermo Altadill, skippers of yacht HUGO BOSS in the Transat Jacques Vabre made the decision to hove to at 15.00 UT this afternoon. They have some technical problems which need immediate attention. The skippers will spend the next few hours attempting to make the repairs at sea and then will evaluate the situation with the technical team. Stewart Hosford Managing Director of Alex Thomson Racing says “It is important that we ensure the repairs Read More
Video Update From Alex Thomson Onboard HUGO BOSS
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Update from onboard HUGO BOSS
Alex and Guillermo have sent a few images from onboard HUGO BOSS, they are currently 315 nautical miles north west of Cape Finisterre. The rough conditions caused by the low pressure weather system to the north west has already claimed 2 early retirements, Safran & Gitana. Alex & Guillermo have chosen a south west route in order to preserve the brand new HUGO BOSS in hope to finish the race. We wish them the best of luck as they Read More
British sailor Alex Thomson takes the lead on the brand new HUGO BOSS yacht on day one of the Transat Jacques Vabre alongside co-skipper Guillermo Altadill
British sailor Alex Thomson has stepped into the lead on his brand new, multi million Euro racing yacht HUGO BOSS in the Transat Jacque Vabre (TJV), part of the Ocean Masters World Championship. The race started in Le Harve, France yesterday at 13.30. Alex is competing alongside his Spanish co-skipper, Guillermo Altadill, as they currently place themselves ahead of their second place finish in their last outing in this transatlantic race. Team Director Read More
British sailor Alex Thomson to set sail in first race on brand new HUGO BOSS yacht as he lines up at the start line of the double-handed Transat Jacques Vabre alongside co-skipper Guillermo Altadill
British sailor Alex Thomson will get the first opportunity to put his brand new, multi-million Euro racing yacht to the test when he sets sail in the two-handed Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV), part of the Ocean Masters Championship later this month. Alex will be competing alongside his Spanish co-skipper, Guillermo Altadill, as they look to better their second place finish from their last outing in this transatlantic race. The TJV starts from Le Havre in France on Read More
Alex Thomson Racing make clear their Vendée Globe winning intentions as they launch their new HUGO BOSS yacht
Alex Thomson Racing make clear their Vendée Globe winning intentions as they launch their new, ‘fastest ever’ racing yacht for the Ocean Masters World Championship Totally unique design and break-through innovations used in two year boat build Designed by world renowned naval architect VPLP/Verdier and the Alex Thomson Racing Team World renowned designer, Konstantin Grcic, developed and created the unique aesthetic design As with Thomson’s previous Read More
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