THE STORY
In the 2022 Route du Rhum, Armel Le Cléac'h's Maxi Banque Populaire XI suffered a significant rudder failure shortly after the race began on November 9, 2022. This damage forced Le Cléac'h to return to Lorient for repairs, leading to his early retirement from the transatlantic solo race. (lequipe.fr)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Armel Le Cléac'h, Banque Populaire
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident highlighted the vulnerability of high-performance multihulls to critical equipment failures, emphasizing the importance of robust design and maintenance in offshore racing.