A wild scene unfolded throughout the third fleet race of a apply day on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix this previous Friday as members of Team USA went flying out of their boat after it capsized.
As the boat reached Mark 1, the highest wing of the U.S. boat was inverted, which prompted it to instantly flip over.
Five of the six crew members on the boat for the U.S. team have been despatched overboard, although no severe accidents have been sustained.
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The SailGP U.S. team and driver Taylor Canfield compete throughout day 2 of racing in Sydney on Feb. 25, 2024. (Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
It was decided that there was “user error” that prompted the boat to capsize, based on knowledge from the United States’ F50 boat. Wing trimmer Victor Diaz de Leon had pressed a button, which inverted the wing accidentally.
Diaz de Leon was trying to flatten the wing, however he merely pushed the incorrect button to take action. The button had been pressed a complete of seven occasions, SailGP’s knowledge team discovered.
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“While operating the wing, I chose the wrong function on my control panel, which caused our boat to flip. It was very scary, and I’m thankful all my teammates are safe,” Diaz de Leon mentioned, per SailGP.com.
Team USA, helmed by Taylor Canfield, compete throughout SailGP on March 24, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
While no severe accidents occurred for the team, the United States was unable to race in Bermuda as a result of vital harm their F50 took from the capsizing.
The team couldn’t restore the boat in time for official racing.
Taylor Canfield’s United States squad at present ranks seventh out of 10 squads in season 4 of SailGP this season.
The crew of the U.S. team will get thrown overboard as their boat capsizes throughout a apply spherical. (SailGP)
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They personal 49 factors, whereas the leaders, Peter Burling’s New Zealand squad, have 77 factors on the yr.
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