Today – May 9, 2018 – marks the five year anniversary of the loss of Olympic British sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson, and like every year sailors all over the world go on the water to celebrate him, o a sailboat, motorboat, a kayak or a SUP, but even on a bicycle (Bike4Bart) - as he was, like many sailors, a keen cyclist. A minute silence was held to remember the great man on most of sailing events this morning.
Andrew Simpson was a gold and silver Olympic medallist, and America’s Cup professional; who lost his life in a training accident on San Francisco Bay in May 2013. He was survived by his wife Leah and two boys.
Andrew, or ‘Bart’ to his friends, was the person that so many turned to for guidance. Supporting the next generation of sailors was something he was extremely passionate about, and in 2013, the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation was founded to continue his legacy.
For more information on the charity please visit www.andrewsimpsonsailing.co.uk
Andrew’s career highlights:
• 2013 – 34th America’s Cup, San Francisco
• 2012 – Olympic Games, Star, Silver
• 2010 – Star World Championships, Gold
• 2008 – Olympic Games, Star, Gold
• 2007 – Star World Championships, Bronze
• 2007 – 32nd America’s Cup, Valencia
• 2003 – ISAF World Championships, Finn, Bronze
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