Below is the transcript from the crew press conference. I don't believe this was an open press conference. Very interesting (the details), very sad (the tragedy and timing of the accident), very impressive (the crew response).

http://www.bymnews.com/ABNAMROtranscript.doc

The wave took the only last one on watch waiting to wear the safety harness and life jacket after a sudden wind increase. Very bad luck.

http://www.volvooceanrace.org/news/article/2006/may/a2pressconf/index.aspx