A trimaran competing in an around-the-world yacht race has veered off its designated course to make an unscheduled stop in Hobart for urgent repairs.
Sodebo arrived in Hobart on Thursday morning, around 24 days into the Arkea Ultim Challenge, a global journey that started in Brest, France, on January 7.
The French organisers say six “Giants of the Seas”, each with a solo skipper on board, will attempt to complete a circumnavigation of the world from West to East via Good Hope, Leeuwin, and Horn Capes.
Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) have wished the solo skipper of Sodebo, Thomas Colville, the of best of luck for the remainder of his voyage.
“Let’s hope the shore crew for Sodebo can get her back in the race in a few hours,” MAST said.
Sodebo currently holds the second position, trailing behind Maxi Edmond de Rothschild.
However, it is anticipated that Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, currently located off the north-east coast of Tasmania, will soon overtake Sodebo.
