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Francis Gautneb collided with a high-speed ferry 15 seconds after the start of a wingfoil regatta in Drøbaksundet.3:45 The incident occurred when the ferry, traveling at approximately 30 knots, passed through the racecourse while roughly 50 wingfoil and IQFoil competitors were starting.7:16 Gautneb, a former Laser sailor, did not see the vessel until it was three meters away and was struck on his right side, sustaining injuries that required a week of recovery.0:21 Although the ferry did not stop immediately, the captain communicated with a support boat to confirm the situation was under control.7:04 The regatta was subsequently canceled.8:25 Police and maritime authorities are investigating the collision to determine liability, specifically regarding the race organizers' coordination with the ferry operator and the vessel's speed through the active race area.1:55 Gautneb maintains that the race should not have been started while high-speed traffic was present.5:38

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