Just received some bad news from Anduril:
Anduril has suffered irreparable damage to main steering and is abandoning the race. We are using emergency steering and are heading to San Francisco. All crew aboard are well and we do not require external help at this time. We will keep you advised of our situation.
The above message has been sent to the race committee. As things usually happen at sea it is 0230 in the morning. At least not raining! Despite the rather hectic situation imposed by losing the steering at high speed under spinnaker no one got hurt.
** I (Simon Harms) just spoke to my dad, Greg Harms, over the sat phone. He has assured me that everyone is fine and that there is no cause for concern. **
The LoadPath and Still Creek offices are sad to hear this news. Bummer.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this surprising and upsetting news!. Terribly unfair after all your hard work.
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Joan
Sad. Happy that all are safe.
ReplyDeletePaddy
I've just looked back and realized that my previous comment on an earlier post wasn't published. Didn't realize it was first previewed so I assumed all was done. I had basically said that I have been very interested in the blog posts to this point. I will now be watching even more closely to hear the good news that you are all safe and sound in San Francisco. My heart is aching for all of you, especially Greg and Alice.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts from Acumen Tech are also with you! Bah !!
ReplyDeleteWe were both saddened to learn about this, after following your very good progress from the start - now trying to imagine your disappointment. We're continuing to follow you as you sail for SF - wishing you a safe voyage. Angela & David
ReplyDeleteIt's good to watch that white boat on the tracker getting closer and closer to land.
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