Saturday, November 13, 2010

Etienne Giroire capsizes, skipper safe and well.




The trimaran ATNinc of Etienne Giroire has capsized at 0900 hrs (Paris Time). The Franco-American skipper is reported to be well. The solo skipper has inflated his liferaft and is alongside his boat. A cargo from Portugal has been diverted to rescue Etienne Giroire who is positioned 990 miles from the Azores.