Racing Boat Overturns in San Francisco Bay

By Scott Sarvay

October 17, 2012 Updated Oct 17, 2012 at 12:12 PM EDT

San Francisco, CA (www.incnow.tv) – High drama on the San Francisco Bay, Tuesday after a racing catamaran capsized while practicing for the America's Cup race.

The accident involved the massive, $10 million, Oracle Team USA boat.

The crew was executing a turn when the nose of the boat went down causing the boat to begin tumbling end over end.

None of the 11 crew members were hurt as the boat began to brake apart. Some pieces of the boat were recovered and towed back to shore.




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