More info gleaned from the local press:
BOR 90 DISMASTED
(November 3, 2009) - The 33rd America's Cup challenger, BMW Oracle
Racing,
took one on the chin today when the 200-foot rig on their 90-foot
trimaran
dropped while they were going upwind in approximately 9 knots. This all took
place about 9 miles south of the Coronado Islands at about 12:30pm while
training from their
San Diego base.
No injuries occurred during the incident, and while the cause is still under
investigation, early indicators are that it was a forward stay or sprit
failure. The
trimaran finally got back to the base by 17:00, with the support
RIBs that have retrieved the
mast expected to arrive a couple of hours behind.
Early indications are that the
boat platform hasn't suffered much damage, but
it will take time to do a full assessment. -- Photos:
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/blog/2009/11/bor-90-dismasted.html
BTW, it was a nice day today - clear, under 10kts of
wind...