TOO FARR OUT FORCED TO RETIRE

The crew of the Caledonian monohull Too Farr Out were forced to retire from the New Caledonia Groupama Race on the afternoon of Tuesday, 17 june.

Contrary to initial reports suggesting a rudder issue, it was actually an incident during a downwind manoeuvre that led to the decision to withdraw. The spinnaker became tangled and unusable, requiring a technical intervention at the top of the mast. To carry out the repair safely, the crew chose to seek shelter in order to avoid any risk of injury. 

As a precaution—and to protect both the equipment and the crew—the skipper made the decision to withdraw from the race. All crew members are safe and sound.

The journey may end here for Too Farr Out, but the spirit of safety and solidarity remains at the heart of the New Caledonia Groupama Race.