Aussie Lap stalled

Xavier Doerr has arrived in Fremantle to assess the damage to his yacht, GCCM and work out the next steps in his quest to complete the Little Aussie Lap.

08 June 2023

In constant contact with his shore team and the extraordinary assistance from the team at Fremantle Sailing Club, a very exhausted Xavier made it to dock just after 1am local Perth time, Thursday 8 June.

He was met by his mum Caitlyn Gardner and a burger from Uber Eats!

There will now be an assessment of the boat to ascertain the repairs needed in order to safely continue.

22-year-old Gold Coaster Xavier Doerr’s 21-foot racing yacht encountered a severe weather system off the West Australian coastline, with the lone yachtsman slammed by huge seas and winds gusting to 80 knots. The vessel has been knocked on its side on multiple occasions, suffering significant damage.

Xavier has pulled in to Fremantle Sailing Club to assess the damage on his yacht.

22-year-old Gold Coaster Xavier Doerr’s 21-foot racing yacht encountered a severe weather system off the West Australian coastline.

Enjoying a burger and seeing his mum while he works out the next steps in his quest.

Gold Coast based youth sailor Xavier Doerr is taking on one of the most challenging solo sailing campaigns, a non-stop, unassisted, solo circumnavigation of Australia in GCCM his 21-foot Mini Transat Carbon Fibre Race Yacht called GCCM: Gold Coast City Marina.

While disappointed this set back means he will no longer be able to claim a non-stop unassisted and fastest record, if his yacht is able to be repaired and he can safely continue, he will be the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate Australian in the smallest boat.

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