ON THE SIDELINES : Bravura Drops Out of Fastnet Race
The American one-ton yacht Bravura lost its mast in stormy seas early today and was forced to drop out of the Fastnet Race, wiping out slim hopes the U.S. team had of winning the Admiral’s Cup regatta.
The American team had been gaining ground on leaders Britain and Denmark throughout the Fastnet Race, the last and most prestigious portion of the six-event Admiral’s Cup regatta.
About 280 yachts started, including 41 entered in the Admiral’s Cup. The withdrawal of Bravura reduced the number of remaining Admiral’s Cup competitors to 39.
Bravura, skippered by Robbie Haines, was in sixth place when it lost the mast about 400 miles into the race. It had been part of a charge by the three American boats for the lead.
American yachts Sagacious V and Great News were first and second on corrected time in the Fastnet when the Bravura dropped out, and the American team was in third place overall in the Admiral’s Cup competition.
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