Andrew “Bart” Simpson is confirmed as the sailor who perished in the Artemis capsize May 9, 2013, on San Francisco Bay. The two-time Olympic medalist won a gold in 2008, and a silver in 2012. Simpson ...

Artemis Racing held a private team gathering this morning at its base in Alameda to christen the team’s second AC72. Syndicate founder Torbjörn Törnqvist attended the early morning ceremony along with ...

The black Lycra suit comes first. Thin and tight, it will not keep out the cold entirely. Shannon Falcone stretches it over his 6-foot-5 frame and muscled shoulders. Then he puts on ankle braces and ...

The 34 th America’s Cup constitutes a complete makeover for the oldest trophy in international sport, bringing the electrifying experience of professional boat racing to San Francisco. Thousands of ...

Simpson was training on AC72 class of catamaran Officials say conditions were not extreme for sailing America%27s Cup training has been suspended until at least Monday SAN FRANCISCO – Artemis Racing ...

On May 9, 2013, British Olympic sailor Andrew Simpson was on a training run for the 34th America’s Cup off the California coast when his catamaran capsized while turning around downwind, or gybing.

The death of a British Olympic gold medalist during an America’s Cup sailing practice on Thursday has prompted new concerns about the high-speed catamaran that capsized in the San Francisco Bay.

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The finals of this year’s America’s Cup begin September 7th. Defending champion Oracle Team USA, led by ...