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Trimaran dismasts during testing

Associated Press

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

SAN DIEGO -- The 200-foot mast on the monster trimaran that will represent the United States in the America's Cup came crashing down during a sail on the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, snapping in two as it hit the rear beam. None of the crew was injured in the mishap, which happened some 20 to 30 miles off Point Loma, BMW Oracle Racing helmsman Jimmy Spithill said after the 90-by-90-foot boat was towed back to its downtown berth at dusk. "We're obviously pretty fortunate," Spithill said. "The boat ...

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