Pip Hare Withdraws from Vendée Globe Race

Pip Hare, the British skipper of the yacht Medallia, has experienced a dismasting incident in the Vendée Globe race, around 800 nautical miles south of Australia. The dismasting occurred on December 15, leading her to set up a jury rig and begin a slow journey towards safety, approximately 700 miles from the nearest land. Although uninjured, Hare expressed her emotional devastation over the loss of her race, which she had prepared for over four years. She managed to communicate that the boat itself is not damaged and she is making steady progress despite rough seas. This dismasting marks the first such incident in the current edition of the race, where she was positioned 15th at the time. Fellow competitors and race organizers have expressed their support for Hare during this challenging moment.