Marine Strong Wind — San Francisco / San Pablo / Suisun Bay and W Delta, E Pacific
2013-05-09 · near Angel Island, San Francisco / San Pablo / Suisun Bay and W Delta, E Pacific
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Direct deaths
25 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Southwest winds caused a 72 foot long America's Cup Yacht to capsize during training runs in San Francisco Bay. 12 people were onboard the yacht when it capsized and had to be rescued. There was one fatality.
Wider weather episode
Gusty Southwest Winds lead to the capsizing of an America's Cup Yacht in San Francisco Bay during training runs.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 447056. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.