NASTY Collision During Sailboat Race In Australia

A decision has been reached on the cause of the shocking collision between J Class sailing yachts Svea and Topaz during the Superyacht Challenge Antigua earlier this month.



The 43.6 metres Svea was captured riding over the stern of the 42.6-metre Topaz, resulting in the injury of three crew members.



A hearing report released by the J Class Association on the incident found Svea responsible for the collision for failing to keep clear as the port tack boat. It also concluded that it was deemed impossible for Topaz to avoid the collision.