The British Olympic Association have released a statement expressing their sadness at the loss of sailor Andrew Simpson.
The 36-year-old 2008 Olympic gold medallist died when his Artemis Racing's AC72 catamaran capsized near the San Francisco Bay during a training exercise.
A statement from the BOA said: "We are devastated to hear about the tragic training accident in San Francisco which led to the loss Olympian Andrew Simpson's life.
"Andrew was a treasured and accomplished member of Team GB, both at the home Olympics in London 2012, where he won silver with childhood friend Iain Percy in the Star class, and at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, where he won the gold medal also sailing alongside Iain. Andrew's talent and humour was an inspiration to others and he will be sorely missed by the Olympic Family."
Attempts to revive Simpson failed, but the remaining members of the 11-man crew were accounted for.
Danielle Joynson
