Clipper Race Yacht CV24 (LMAX Exchange) has run aground 42nm from Rio de Janeiro. There are no injuries and the local coast guard has been informed. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is with the Race Office team on site with CV24 which ran aground on a sandy outcrop 42 miles southwest of Marina da Gloria according to Clipper Race officials. He reports that the only damage appears to be the starboard rudder, which can be repaired.
Sir Robin said: “The hull is intact and the boat is secured by its anchor. We will remain on site to await the arrival of heavier equipment to get her off.”
Sir Robin and our Race Office Team were transferred to the site of the incident by CV27, GREAT Britain, which is now returning to Marina da Gloria.
CV24 LMAX Exchange was transferring to another marina to be lifted for the application of new hull branding when the incident occurred around midnight local time last night. There were no injuries.
Sir Robin, members of the Race Office team and the LMAX Exchange skipper and three crew are remaining with CV24.
It appears while transiting to another marina to be lifted for the application of new hull graphics, CV24 (LMAX Exchange) has run aground.
More details will be issued as we have them.