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Oracle Team USA’s Ben Ainslie shares his thoughts on America’s Cup 34 following the tragic loss of his close friend Andrew Simpson.
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Oracle Team USA’s Ben Ainslie shares his thoughts on America’s Cup 34 following the tragic loss of his close friend Andrew Simpson.
At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.
Andrew Simpson died tragically after Artemis Racing capsized its AC72 during training on Thursday, May 9. The two-time British Olympian was trapped underneath the boat.
Oracle Team USA’s Ben Ainslie shares his thoughts on America’s Cup 34 following the tragic loss of his close friend Andrew Simpson.
At a briefing on May 14, America’s Cup organizers announced the summer event will remain on track after the tragic events of May 9. Since then, the Review Committee has recommended all teams suspend AC72 and AC45 sailing.
Andrew Simpson died tragically after Artemis Racing capsized its AC72 during training on Thursday, May 9. The two-time British Olympian was trapped underneath the boat.
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