Yachting: Grant Dalton's super cat strikes trouble

12:00 PM

Kiwi sailor Grant Dalton's super cat, Club Med, has lost the front metre of its bow in the Atlantic Ocean during its attempt to break the trans-Atlantic record.

The catamaran hit a wave which broke off what is known as the "sacrificial bow" and it is now limping back to New York.

It is understood the boat is not taking on water and the crew are not in any danger.

The 33.5 metre catamaran started its record-attempt in New York on Friday.

- IRN