Double Trouble during Sassnitz SailGP Practice - Brazil hull collapses and French rudder flies off
There was drama in Sassnitz, Germany during SailGP practice racing, as firstly the French SailGP Team's starboard rudder broke off during a windward mark bear away, and then on the same leg Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team nose dived, with the main crossbeam collapsing, causing the boat to fold and the rig to drop.
Take a look at the incidents, and hear reaction from Mubadala Brazil's Paul Goodison, Bonds Flying Roos' Jason Waterhouse and Emirates GBR's Iain Jensen, plus reaction from the SailGP tech team.
Over 13,000 fans will pack the Race Stadium, with all eyes on local team Germany by Deutsche Bank. Erik Heil is counting on a legion of fans to give him and his team an emotional advantage on home waters.
Meanwhile, NorthStar need to find their form to keep Championship hopes alive,
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