The Clipper Race remembers British sailor Simon Speirs, who died one year ago today during Leg 3’s Southern Ocean crossing.
The GREAT Britain crew member was washed overboard while assisting with a headsail change during rough seas and high winds.
Despite being recovered by his fellow crew amid the difficult conditions, he never regained consciousness, and he was given a sea burial on 19 November 2017.
The Clipper Race tweeted this morning: “Our thoughts are with his loved ones and fellow crew. You are gone but not forgotten Simon, rest in peace.”
One year ago today our crew member Simon Speirs tragically lost his life during the Southern Ocean crossing. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and fellow crew. You are gone but not forgotten Simon, rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/hRzLs8jJ0T
— The Clipper Race (@ClipperRace) November 18, 2018