The Ocean Race Europe Start - Collision takes out two boats in Kiel - Biotherm leads the fleet north

Two boats have returned to Kiel after a collision moments after the start of Leg One of The Ocean Race Europe. Both Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing are back at the dock in Kiel with their shore teams working hard to assess the damage and plan repairs. All crew are reported safe after side to side contact at high-speed between Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing. While those two teams returned to Kiel to assess damage and begin repairs, Biotherm drew first blood to lead the IMOCA fleet to the Kiel Lighthouse scoring gate, securing the first two points of the race, with Paprec Arkéa close behind and claiming a single point. Thumbnail photos Lloyd Images / Vincent Curutchet / The Ocean Race Europe #imoca #vendeeglobe #theoceanrace #offshoresailing