The Derry “LondonDerry” Doire has rejoined Race 4 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race after casualty Michelle Porter was safely transferred to the South African Coast Guard and taken to hospital.
Injured Michelle Porter.
Skipper Sean McCarter was said: ““We are happy to report that our casualty, round the world crew Michelle Porter, was safely transferred to a Coast Guard Rescue boat at 1950 UTC yesterday evening in Algoa Bay, just off Port Elizabeth.
“Before leaving, we gave the Coast Guard strict instructions to take care of our birthday girl and Michelle strict instructions to go easy on the doctors at the hospital! We are at least confident that the Coast Guard will comply.”
All the fleet, barring Team Garmin who started 48 hours behind and the Derry Clipper, are now within 4,000 miles to Albany. Qingdao continue to lead the fleet (3624.6 miles to finish) with Henri Lloyd in second place (3719.9) and OneDLL (3789.5) still third.
However, McCarter has not given up hope of gaining a podium finish in Australia.
He said: “It’s not over ’til it’s over.”
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