The 42.62m/ 139’10” 2015 Holland Jachtbouw built Topaz and 43.6m/ 143’1″ 2017 Vitters Shipyard built Svea had a serious collision just before the start of Race 1 for the J Class at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua regatta.
According to the J Class Association, the incident occurred just before the start of the first race on March 12.
As a result of the incident Svea and Topaz have both withdrawn from this year’s Superyacht Challenge Antigua. The dramatic footage was captured on board J Class yacht Velsheda.