Oman Air tried to bear away behind Realstone, and under the pressure, that isn't always easy, so Rob (Greenhalgh) didn't achieve his manoeuvre and hit Realstone at the back of the boat. They smashed into the rudder and created a big hole in the catamaran which started sinking. they managed to push themselves to finish that race." With damage to their steering system, the Swiss were forced to retire and limped back to the pitlane, missing the final race of the day, while the Omani team made a quick repair on the water to their bow.
