Sailing Update | CV20 Yacht Club Punta del Este

  • Natalie Hill
  • 30/09/25
  • The Race, The Route
  • 1 mins read

As of 1150 UTC 2/10/25, Michael is now ashore and has been taken to hospital. The Clipper Race and our medical support provider will be in regular contact with Michael to ensure his safe travel to the mainland and onwards. The Yacht Club Punta del Este team is now heading back out to the race course to resume racing towards Uruguay.

This will be the last update.

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Team Yacht Club Punta del Este is being diverted due to crew member Michael Quigley sustaining an injury on board and needing medical attention.

Skipper David Sautret has been in constant contact with the Race Management Team and MSOS – our telemed provider and we have been working to MSOS’ recommendations. Deputy Race Director Max Rivers has been liaising with the relevant authorities to coordinate a plan of action.

The Race Management Team has recommended that Yacht Club Punta del Este divert towards Fernando De Noronha, a two day sail from the yacht’s current position.

Further updates will be made on this page.