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Sailor's 16-Hour Struggle for Survival After Boat Capsizes
Sailor's 16-Hour Struggle for Survival After Boat Capsizes
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Laurent Camprubi, a seasoned sailor and adventurer, found himself in a life-threatening situation about 15 miles off the coast of Spain.
He was aboard his 39-foot sailboat, the Jeanne, battling the elements and navigating his way to Cherbourg, France.
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His goal was to qualify for the Route du Rhum, a prestigious 4,077-mile race that takes place every four years.