Viva Mexico suspends racing with damaged mainsail
All crew are safe as the Mexican VO65 team turns towards Almeria to assess options
The Viva Mexico team contacted Race Control on Monday morning to say they were suspending racing. Skipper Erik Brockmann wrote:
"We are suspending racing due to a ripped main without repair. We are going for shelter in Almeria and will assess options. All crew are safe."
The team was sailing upwind in winds gusting over 30 knots at the time.
Almeria is approximately 25 nautical miles (45km) away from their current position.
See the video off the boat here