English sailor Samantha Davies (Initiatives-Coeur), victim of a “violent collision” on Wednesday, was forced to retire in the Vendée Globe, her team announced on Saturday.
"Following the violent collision which occurred Wednesday evening at the level of the Initiatives-Coeur keel, Sam Davies cannot alone ensure the repairs and checks at sea to continue his race in safety," said his team in a press release.
The sailor will stop over in Cape Town (South Africa), to repair her boat.
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