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Keel problem for Fabrice Amedeo on Nexans - Wewise.

Fabrice Amedeo racing in 34th place on the Vendee Globe due west of the Cape Verde Islands has been sailing in safe mode at a reduced speed since yesterday evening after developing a keel problem. He is actively looking for a solution to resolve his problems.
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LORIENT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 : Nexans - Wewise skipper Fabrice Amedeo (FRA) is pictured during training, on September 17, 2024 off Lorient, France - Photo Gauthier Lebec / Reporter du Large
LORIENT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 : Nexans - Wewise skipper Fabrice Amedeo (FRA) is pictured during training, on September 17, 2024 off Lorient, France - Photo Gauthier Lebec / Reporter du Large

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