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America's Cup sailor drowns during practice ...

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gator, May 9, 2013.

  1. Gator

    Gator Well-Known Member

    Andrew Simpson died Thursday when the AC72 on which he was riding capsized off the coast of San Francisco. RIP. This is the second capsizing since these boats debuted. Makes you wonder, so close to the event, if the power that be do something to downplay the speed. You don't want a death on live television come October.

    But it also begs the question: What's the worst way to die? Drowning is up there, but fire has to be No. 1.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/10/sports/sailor-andrew-simpson-dies-in-americas-cup-accident.html?_r=0
     
    Gator, May 9, 2013
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  2. Captain Obvious

    Captain Obvious Guest

    I lost interest when the America's Cup switched to catamarans.
     
    Captain Obvious, May 9, 2013
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  3. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    DanOregon, May 10, 2013
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  4. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    Bubbler, May 10, 2013
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