Swiss Break Mast in Barcelona | June 13th | America’s Cup

Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffered a catastrophic failure of their mast today in Barcelona just after 2pm with the afternoon sea-breeze well and truly in, with what the locals call a ‘strong Garbi’ from 210-220 degrees atop a metres, three-second period swell from 230 degrees. It was a bear-away at top pace, with mast bend evident before the forestay went slack as the lower section in the bottom third of the mast gave way under pressure forward, causing the rig to collapse into the water to leeward. SUBSCRIBE to the official America’s Cup channel: Like America’s Cup On Facebook: Follow America’s Cup On Twitter: Follow America’s Cup On Instagram: Stay up to date with the America’s Cup newsletter: The 37th America’s Cup will be Defended in Barcelona by four-time America’s Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, Emirates Team New Zealand. #AmericasCup #AC37 #Barcelona2024