Artemis Racing held a private ceremony today commemorating the memory Andrew “Bart” Simpson.
After eight bells, a wreath was cast upon the water by representatives of ORACLE TEAM USA, Emirates Team NZ, Luna Rossa Challenge and the America’s Cup family.
Then the morning’s rain parted and sunshine spread across San Francisco Bay. Artemis Racing team thanks everyone for their support. Bart, may you rest in peace.
The ‘Built for Speed’ exhibit is now open at the @CalAcademy in San Francisco through September 29th - which includes an installation of a full ORACLE TEAM USA AC45.
Join us tomorrow (May 16th) at the Nightlife event premier (for adults 21+) from 6:30 to 10:00pm; and watch a Q&A with ORACLE TEAM USA designers and engineers.
#oracleteamusa #builtforspeed #exhibit #california #calacademy #speed #AC45 #sf
More Info: http://www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife/
REPLAY - America’s Cup Press Conference May 14, 2013
America’s Cup organizers have confirmed that this summer’s events remain on track.
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.
Tributes from around the world are pouring in for British Olympic hero and double Olympic medalist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, who was tragically killed when Artemis Racing team’s AC72 capsized on San Francisco Bay on Thursday afternoon.
Read notes of condolence, and post your own here: http://bit.ly/14blHhq
Torbjörn Törnqvist, Chairman of Artemis Racing, released the following statement today:
“Our thoughts are with Andrew’s family, who suffered a tragic loss yesterday—of a son, a father, and a husband. As our friend and teammate, Andrew “Bart” Simpson was central to Artemis Racing, both in the course of racing and our lives. His presence and personality was a binding force and he will be missed. Right now, the primary focus of Artemis Racing is on the well-being of our team members and their families, and the America’s Cup competition will remain second to that.”
“The entire Artemis Racing team is devastated by what happened. Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew’s wife and family”
It is with immense sadness that Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of crewmember Andrew “Bart” Simpson today in San Francisco. Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew’s wife and family.
