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Forestay broken on Biotherm

After reporting headsail damage at midday, Paul Meilhat explained more in a video sent at the end of the day on Tuesday. The swivel of J2 broke in turn causing the forestay to break. The skipper of Biotherm has secured the mast and has done everything he ensure he can continue to race.

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