Artemis breaks jib in TP52 World Championship in Puerto Calero

Hi from Puerto Calero. The TP52 World Championship is taking a toll on Valencia Sailing but there is hardly any time left after the day is over.

Yesterday, Thursday, the 14 TP52 yachts sailed the long coastal race, approximately 55 miles, under spectacular conditions. Desafío, helmed by Paul Cayard, won and with a second place Terry Hutchinson is leading overall, 8 points ahead of second-placed Mutua Madrileña that also had an average race yesterday, after being over the line. Artemis broke their jib while Bribón got disqualified after failing to give room to Synergy in the first top mark. The Russian boat went on to hit Platoon's stern but fortunately the two boats didn't suffer any serious damage.

Please check the official website for all the news, photos and videos at www.tp52worldchampionship.com.

Here's the exclusive sequence of Artemis breaking their jib after hitting a wave, courtesy of Spanish photographer Luis Fernández.

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández

Artemis break their jib in the long coastal race of the TP52 World Championship. Puerto Calero, 23 October 2008. Photo copyright Luis Fernández