I believe they thought they had cleared the bad water and started trimming up ahead of time and caught a freak swell and thats when the boat took off. Thats the only thing I can come up with. Very sad. RIP.

The OSS Board Chairman issued the following statement,

"On behalf of the Teams, National Staff and Board of Directors of the Offshore Super Series, we would like to send our condolences to the families and crew of the Big Thunder Team, who lost Bob Morgan and Jeffery Tillman today in Key West. Both men will be missed and were true gentlemen and legends in the offshore fraternity. On a personal note, Bob's passing greatly distresses myself, Ruth, Dennis, Monica, Charlie and Leah as we raced with my brother-in-law, Randy Linebach, Bob and his wife Sue for 3 years under the Airborne/Big Thunder colors. Bob and Jeff will truly be missed."

Michael E. Mares
Offshore Super Series
Forever 24 and Forever 100

So sad to hear this. Prayers to all families. God Speed gentlemen. God Bless.

Condolences to the families and friends of the drivers from a racing fan.

Rip

wow... such a flip... hope they find a way to built stronger canopy / cockpit, that could sustain such an impact...

prayers to them...

Condolences, thoughts, and prayers.

Via Con Dios

Best to the families.
RIP

RIP. Seems like that last 3 months have been the worst in motor sports.
1st Indy car
2nd Moto Gp Marco Simoncelli
3rd Powerboating

God bless