America’s Cup Artemis Racing sailor Andrew Simpson passes away in training accident

Today, May 10, in San Francisco, saw Artemis Racing, with immense sadness, ...

America’s Cup Artemis Racing sailor Andrew Simpson passes away in training accident

May 10, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, May 10, in San Francisco, saw Artemis Racing, with immense sadness, confirm the tragic death of crewmember Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson.

San Francisco Harbour - Photo by Gulain GRENER/www.oracleracing.com

San Francisco Harbour - Photo by Gulain GRENER/www.oracleracing.com

Andrew, a British double Olympic gold medallist, 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 crew 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.”

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