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J Class Sloops Svea and Topaz Collide in Antigua

By John Arndt | March 13, 2020 | Antigua |

In an unfortunate and serious accident ahead of the start of this year’s Superyacht Challenge Antigua, there was a collision between Tom Siebel’s Svea and Topaz.

The video below shows 43.6-meter Svea on port hitting the transom of the 42.6-meter Topaz knocking one crew member overboard in the process.

Apparently, the accident occurred just before the start of the race on Thursday the 12th. Two crew members were injured and both boats were severely damaged so have withdrawn from the regatta.

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