Group recommends body armor for America's Cup
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May 24, 2013, Friday
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BODY armor and high-visibility helmets for crew members are among the recommendations made by a group of sailing experts addressing safety concerns in the America's Cup.
The group led by regatta director Iain Murray unveiled 37 proposals on Wednesday, two weeks after a member of the Artemis Racing crew died when the catamaran capsized during a training run on San Francisco Bay.
Hours before the release of the report, the head of Artemis said his team would only compete in this year's America's Cup if conditions on the windy bay were deemed safe. Artemis Chief Executive Paul Cayard's statement posted on the team's website was his first public comment since May 9, the day crew member Andrew "Bart" Simpson died when Artemis' catamaran capsized.
Cayard said a decision to race would depend on what safety changes America's Cup organizers adopt after completing their review of the May 9 incident.
Officials are still investigating what caused the 72-foot catamaran to capsize and break into pieces.
The safety group also suggested flexible start time for races, based on wind, projected tidal flows and wind limits, plus safe buffer zones around course boundaries and obstructions.
The three teams - Artemis, Luna Rossa and Emirates Team New Zealand - vying to take on defending champion Oracle Racing begin competing in July.
The group led by regatta director Iain Murray unveiled 37 proposals on Wednesday, two weeks after a member of the Artemis Racing crew died when the catamaran capsized during a training run on San Francisco Bay.
Hours before the release of the report, the head of Artemis said his team would only compete in this year's America's Cup if conditions on the windy bay were deemed safe. Artemis Chief Executive Paul Cayard's statement posted on the team's website was his first public comment since May 9, the day crew member Andrew "Bart" Simpson died when Artemis' catamaran capsized.
Cayard said a decision to race would depend on what safety changes America's Cup organizers adopt after completing their review of the May 9 incident.
Officials are still investigating what caused the 72-foot catamaran to capsize and break into pieces.
The safety group also suggested flexible start time for races, based on wind, projected tidal flows and wind limits, plus safe buffer zones around course boundaries and obstructions.
The three teams - Artemis, Luna Rossa and Emirates Team New Zealand - vying to take on defending champion Oracle Racing begin competing in July.
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