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SailGP: Spectacular on board video of USA capsize in Bermuda - team thrown from boat

by Sail-World.com/nz 3 May 19:18 PDT
USA SailGP Team capsize as they sail closely past Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team during a practise session ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in Bermuda - May 3, 2024 © Samo Vidic/SailGP

USA SailGP team has released spectacular on-board video coverage of their capsize in Bermuda in Friday's third Practice session.

None of the crew were injured during the incident, despite being tossed from their cockpits as the wingmast hit the water of the Great Sound in Bermuda.

All the crew were on safety tethers which restrained them after a short fall, but before they could hit the wingsail, other parts of the F50 or went into the water.

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