Aug. 24-27th 2022 | Rostock-Warnemunde
After the “United Internet Team Germany” won its first match race against the “China Team” in the Louis Vuitton Act 6 for the 32nd America’s Cup in Malmö, Sweden, an accident occurred aboard the “GER-72.” Crew member Christian Buck was at the masthead hoisting the mainsail. While lowering the sail, the 27-year-old lost control due to the strong waves and was thrown into the diver.
Immediately after the accident, Christian Buck received medical treatment on board from a doctor on the team and was then taken by tender and ambulance to the University Hospital in Lund.
Fortunately, after initial medical examinations, his injuries appear to be less severe than expected. The extent to which further medical treatment is required is currently unclear. Christian Buck is conscious and his condition is stable.
The sailor from Rostock is not in critical condition, but will remain in the intensive care unit overnight for further medical observation.
Skipper Jesper Bank and syndicate chairman Uwe Sasse were accompanied to the hospital by two crew members after the accident.
His family was also informed immediately after the accident. His brother, who is currently in Malmö, is also in the hospital.
https://www.spiegel.de/sport/sonst/america-s-cup-deutscher-segler-schwer-verletzt-a-371639.html
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Internet_Team_Germany
https://www.yacht.de/regatta/americas-cup/america-s-cup-buck-is-back