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A foil ram bracket issue for Clarisse Crémer

A foil ram bracket issue forced Clarisse to slow down overnight, to stabilise the problem.

A foil ram bracket issue forced Clarisse to slow down overnight, to stabilise the problem. “It's not fixed yet, but it's under control! I can't adjust my foil at the moment, which is annoying for performance... But I was able to enjoy the sunrise.

Clarisse Crémer
L'OCCITANE en Provence

There's no good time to suffer the technical worries that come with an adventure like the Vendée Globe, but the start of the Indian Ocean is definitely not being kind to the skippers and Clarisse (L'Occitane en Provence) is no exception.

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