Paul Elias, Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The America's Cup regatta director has released 37 recommendations made by a group of sailing experts intended to increase safety in the race nearly two weeks after a practice run on San Francisco Bay turned deadly.
The group unveiled the proposals Wednesday evening, hours after the head of Artemis Racing said his team would compete in the America's Cup only if conditions are deemed safe on the wind-raked bay this summer.
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.
Cayard said officials are still investigating what caused the 72-foot catamaran to capsize and break into pieces.