Friday 10 May 2013

America's Cup update, Team Artemis capsize their AC72 catamaran

Not much news available save to say that Artemis Team have suffered a capsize on their AC72 catamaran one crew member has died in the accident.

Update from Team Artemis CEO Paul Cayard:

From Team Artemis:
 
It is with immense sadness that Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of
crewmember Andrew “Bart” Simpson today in San Francisco.  Simpson, a British double Olympic gold medalist, was one of the 11-man crew aboard Artemis Racing’s AC72 catamaran which capsized during training on San Francisco Bay ahead of this summer’s America’s Cup. All other crewmembers are accounted for.
Simpson, however, was trapped underneath the boat and despite attempts to revive him, by doctors afloat and subsequently ashore, his life was lost.
“The entire Artemis Racing team is devastated by what happened,” said CEO Paul Cayard. “Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew’s wife and family.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Americas-Cup-Sailboat-Capsizes-off-Treasure-Island-206820701.html

http://artemis-racing.americascup.com/news/4511/artemis-racing-sailor-andrew-simpson-dies-in-training-accident

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