Spectacular collision sends two boats back to Kiel after the spectacular start of the Ocean Race Europe

Kiel, Germany — The first leg of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 has begun with an unexpected and dramatic incident: a high-speed collision between Team Holcim PRB and Allagrande MAPEI Racing just minutes after the start. Both IMOCAs have had to return immediately to the port of Kiel, where their shore teams are working against the clock to assess the damage and plan repairs. Luckily, all the crew are safe. «It’s very sad, especially after all the team’s effort to be here…...