Shocking images of superyacht collision

J Class sailing yachts, Svea and Topaz, have been involved in a serious collision at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua.

A video circulating on social media shows 43.6m Svea riding over the stern of 42.6m Topaz, forcing a member of crew overboard in the process.

J Class Association says two crew members were injured and have received medical attention. Both boats sustained damage and had to immediately retire from the race.

As a result of the incident, Svea and Topaz have both withdrawn from this year’s Superyacht Challenge Antigua.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 fellow J Class yacht Velsheda.

Both Topaz and Svea are race veterans and have competed against each other in a number of international sailing regattas, including the St Barths Bucket and the Superyacht Cup Palma, according to Boat International.

Built by Vitters, Svea was launched in 2017 making her the newest member of the J Class fleet. Topaz is also a modern J Class and is based on an unbuilt 1935 Frank Paine design. She was delivered by Holland Jachtbouw in 2015.