Capsize results in fire onboard French AC75

France’s La Roche-Possay America’s Cup challenger capsized their AC75 during training today in Lorient, France. The capsize, put down to a systems failure by the team, saw the boat on its side for a prolonged period and resulted in an internal fire.

Capsize results in fire onboard French AC75
Image © Pierre Bouras / America's Cup

Nobody was reported injured in the incident – which took place in 15 knot breezes and flat water – and the boat was later successfully righted and returned to the dock.

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