Yann Eliès’ spirits and mood have lifted knowing help is with him and on its way. He has now managed to reach some painkillers – not morphine – but has also managed to drink some water and some food. Here is a summary of the what was said at this morning’s press conference.
His medical condition is stable
Marc Guillemot has attempted several times to throw water, food and medication down the companionway hatch to his stricken fellow skipper, but it has so far proven too difficult.
ETA of the Royal Australian Navy Frigate is now 1400hrs GMT Saturday, schedule improving with favourable weather conditions.
Weather forecast for time of rendezvous tomorrow is favourable.
The Frigate from Australian royal navy left Perth around 1800UTC, it’s a big ship 118 m long with more than 100 crew on board. It was confirmed that there’s no helicopter on board. The two well known and competent skippers that were due to embark with get on board could not get on, so the people on board, the crew are strictly entirely military with no helicopters.
The boat’s ETA is now 1400hrs GMT tomorrow and so it has been able to go quicker than first expected. The Australians are very determined to accomplish this military mission, to save Yann Elies, and in the history of the Vendée Globe they have always been very proven very diligent and competent when it comes to saving lives.