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    Posted: 10 May 13 at 5:38pm
tragic news lost for words.thoughts are with the family l
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Originally posted by bferry

Another great loss for the sailing community.  I was also sorry to hear about Magnus Olsson passing away a couple of weeks ago.

Agreed, two top guys as well as sailors by reputation and one brief meeting. RIP.
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Andrew Simpson was humble about his achievement though great and inspirational for all young sailors out there aspiring to succeed. I was shocked at the news, this is a sad day, for the whole sailing community but also his family.
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Originally posted by winging it

So Bart goes to join John Merricks and Glynn Charles on the list of great sailors who died too young.  Some time, at some point, we'll need something to mark this, just like we have for the other two, to make sure these greats pass on their legacy and never get forgotten. 

Condolences to his family, his teams and everyone who helped him become what he was.


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So Bart goes to join John Merricks and Glynn Charles on the list of great sailors who died too young.  Some time, at some point, we'll need something to mark this, just like we have for the other two, to make sure these greats pass on their legacy and never get forgotten. 

Condolences to his family, his teams and everyone who helped him become what he was.
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Another great loss for the sailing community.  I was also sorry to hear about Magnus Olsson passing away a couple of weeks ago.
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Caught this on Facebook last night and still feel as shocked over 14 hours later.
 
I never met Bart, but he came across as a really top guy as well as being an extraordinarily gifted sailor.
 
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family.
 
Let's also all spare a thought for Iain Percy who not only has lost his best mate, but is probably on a major guilt trip for persuading Bart to join him in the Artemis campaign.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 May 13 at 2:04pm
Extraordinarily sad day for all in the sailing fraternity. His success and his popularity say it all. Its just not right when things like this happen to such good young people. 

Heartfelt condolences to his family.


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Awful, awful news.  I never met him, but knew him by reputation not only as a phenomenally good sailor but also as a top bloke who would spend time and share knowledge with sailors at any level.  It's a stark reminder that none of us can take tomorrow for granted.  I hope it doesn't sound trite to call it a loss to the sport of sailing; the real, terrible loss is of course to his family.  My heartfelt condolences go to them and all who knew him.
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I read this on the news last night not knowing who was in the team. Sailing has lost a great guy.

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