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Jury delivered its verdict

The jury has delivered its verdict into the collision on the Kiel Fjord. Team Holcim, led by skipper Rosalin Kuiper, wins the protest hearing following the crash at the start of the Ocean Race Europe on Aug 10. The jury in Cartagena has delivered its verdict: For missing the first leg of the race, "Holcim-PRB" will receive the average points of the positions sailed in legs two to five. No penalties were imposed on any of the participating teams. "We are satisfied with the jury's decision, which allows us to collect points for Leg 1 that fairly reflect the team's performance throughout the entire race," said Alan Roberts, who represented Team Holcim at the hearing. Team Holcim held the leeward position and was therefore in the right according to the fundamental rule of sailing, "leeward before windward." However, the question of whether Kuiper and her team gave the Italians enough time to avoid the crash or whether they unintentionally luffed so sharply was debated until the very end. Team Mapei had also relied on this – to no avail. "The jury has decided not to grant us any compensation. We respect their verdict, even if it is not the result we hoped for. That's part of our sport, and we accept it," said skipper Ambrogio Beccaria. The consequences of the protest negotiations are not yet visible in the overall result – Team Holcim is in fourth place behind Boris Herrmann. The number of points Kuiper and her team will receive for the canceled first leg depends on the following three results. The seven racing yachts have completed two of the five legs so far. Kuiper finished second after rejoining – accordingly, if she maintains her performance, she would also receive a second place as compensation.On Aug 24, the "Holcim PRB" and "Allagrande Mapei Racing" started the second leg of the Ocean Race.

Both damaged yachts back in the race

After repairs, the 'Holcim' set off from the Knierim Yard in Kiel on Aug 14 at around 10:30 p.m., the 'Allagrande' entered the Kiel Canal on Aug 15 at around 6 a.m., both yachts destinated to Portsmouth, where the second leg of the Ocean Race will start on Aug 17. Everything must now be right for the teams to arrive in England on time for the start of the second leg: The route from Kiel to Portsmouth is around 500 miles. However, the wind forecast looked good. The other five Imoca yachts have already arrived in Portsmouth; the French team Biotherm won ahead of German sailor Boris Herrmann. Mapei and Holcim would need a victory in Spain to have a chance at the title in the remainder of the race. After the second leg, the protest hearing will determine who was responsible for the collision Kiel. The case is complicated.

Repairs of damaged race yachts progressing

The "Allagrande Mapei Racing" and the "Holcim PRB" are scheduled to return to the starting line on Aug 17, just in time for the start of the second leg of the Ocean Race in Portsmouth, England. However, at least 500 nautical miles and several repairs still separate the yachts from the starting line. The Team Mapei is currently waiting. The spare parts needed after the crash are to be transported to Kiel and installed on board. To make this possible, the Italians have now changed berths. Instead of the Reventlou Bridge, the high-speed yacht is now berthed in the City Marina at the Ostsee Quay. Team "Biotherm" had set up its berth on the pontoon next to cruise berth 28 before the start of the race. The team led by skipper Ambrogio Beccaria is currently near the boat, waiting for the delivery of the necessary spare parts. In addition, further tests are being conducted to detect possible structural damage. The "Holcim PRB" team, with Dutch skipper Rosalin Kuiper, also wants to get back into the race quickly. Work has been underway at the Knierim shipyard pier on the Kiel Canal since the morning of Aug 11. The section of the yacht's hull that was torn open during the crash was removed since. The shipyard workers and members of the Holcim team have prepared the installation of a fitting piece. A mold is being built for this piece at Knierim, into which the new hull section will then be inserted according to the boatbuilder's specifications. The repair of the "Holcim PRB" is progressing. The damaged section of the hull has been removed. The new section is now being manufactured at Knierim. The material is carbon fiber, and Knierim has appropriately trained boat builders and equipment for processing it. They were doing everything they can to ensure the Holcim arrives in Portsmouth on time, according to shipyard manager Steffen Müller. His crew is partly made up of regatta sailors who have participated in major races. Shipyard manager Gunnar Knierim was a long-time member of the 'Pinta' crew. The shipyard on the Channel has experience with racing yachts. The winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, "Guyot Environnement," was built there. If the yachts sail from Kiel through the Kiel Canal, it would be 500 nautical miles to Portsmouth, which would take the two teams just under two days. The route around the northern tip of Denmark near Skagen is around 900 nautical miles, which allows for quick sailing. It is unclear which route both teams will take.