May 14th, 2013
(May 14, 2013) – In parallel with completing the final arrangements for the America’s Cup, a highly experienced panel of sailing and safety at sea experts has been appointed and charged with reviewing the training and racing of AC72 yachts in the 2013 America’s Cup. The Review Committee will make its recommendations following the loss
May 14th, 2013
“I actually think it draws people in; unfortunately it’s sort of the NASCAR model,” said IMG Worldwide Executive Vice President Steve Tseng, regarding the Artemis accident last week. “Unfortunately, that draws people in because they’re like, ‘Wow this is amazing, I can’t believe there is a car accident,’ or whatever it may be there so
May 13th, 2013
By Captain Michael Dailey – First and foremost my sympathies to the family and friends of Andrew Simpson. Please don’t let my comments be taken as an offense to any of them. It was, and continues to be, a very sad accident for everyone involved. Having been there on the scene trying to help when
May 12th, 2013
He heard a crack, and the next thing (helmsman) Nathan Outteridge knew, the catamaran he was piloting was airborne. As it rose and fell back into the San Francisco Bay, the 72-foot catamaran cracked into pieces, folding in on itself ‘‘like a taco shell’’. Then the Olympic hero was in the water, along with 10
May 11th, 2013
Photos by Erik Simonson in San Francisco, CA. Click here for a report on the accident
May 10th, 2013
A major investigation into the cause of the catastrophic capsize which led to the death in San Francisco of British
May 10th, 2013
The tragic death of Artemis Racing’s Andrew “Bart” Simpson was an accident waiting to happen, according to America’s Cup expert
May 9th, 2013
The lead-up to the 34th America’s Cup had its challenges as teams adapted to the new AC72 catamaran in San
May 1st, 2013
It was on June 23, 2011 when fourteen-year-old Olivia Constants died during her Club 420 class out of Severn Sailing
April 11th, 2013
Pretty horrible moment for someone, but we liked the soundtrack too much to look away as this boat washed up
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