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Damage to masthead wind sensor on board Nexans - Wewise

After sailing through a squall in the Doldrums today, Fabrice Amedeo realised that he had lost the wind indicator sensor from the top of his mast. The problem probably comes from the magnetic field in the storm cloud. This is the second time that Amedeo has faced this type of problem since the start of the race, he will do what he can to fit a replacement system at the back of his boat which will not be as efficient but he will remain on course to Les Sables d'Olonne in complete safety.

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