Thomson at the mercy of Roaring Forties after keel damage ; SAILING

The Independent - London | November 24, 2006| | Copyright

A daring rescue attempt for stricken solo British yachtsman Alex Thomson was under way last night as compatriot and rival Mike Golding battled upwind against the Roaring Forties gales and big seas of the Southern Ocean to pick him up.

Thomson, from Gosport, was still aboard Hugo Boss as it drifted helplessly after the keel of his Open 60 racing yacht failed in the early hours yesterday in the Velux 5 Oceans Race.

In 30-knot winds, Thomson, 32, reported: "I was in my bunk grabbing a quick power kip when I was suddenly thrown across the cabin as the boat broached ...

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