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Mast head gennaker lost for Olivier Heer

Just after 1am this morning on Sunday 19th January, Ollie Heer skipper of Tut Gut. lost his mast head gennaker. While in his bunk, in just 10kts of breeze the sail unexpectedly ripped in several places and collapsed into the water. After working tirelessly for over an hour, Heer successfully retrieved the sail back on board. It is beyond repair. Heer is exhausted but well and no other damage has been reported from the boat.

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