Russia's top junior windsurfer killed in horror collision with ferry of tourists-GOSSIP NEWS

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Russia's top junior windsurfer killed in horror collision with ferry of tourists.Artem Akimov, 18, appears not to have seen the ferry because it was obscured by his sail in the moments before he slammed into it.Russia's top junior windsurfer has been killed in an horrific collision with a small ferry packed with tourists.

Artem Akimov, 18, apparently did not see the high-speed ferry as he sped across the Gulf of Finland near St Petersburg.

A video from a security camera shows the awful moment he hit the vessel carrying tourists including foreigners between the city and Peterhof to visit the palaces of the Romanov tsars.

The young star’s view of the approaching ferry was obscured by his sail, and he made no attempt to turn.

The hydrofoil either did not spot the windsurfer crossing its path or believed he would change course, say experts.Eyewitnesses say there was a “loud crack” at the moment of collision with the hydrofoil and he was dragged under the high speed Meteor, which can travel at up to 40 mph.

His body parts were found later, with his left leg, left arm and right foot said to have been severed in the horrific accident, according to local reports.

The top young windsurfer was leader of the Russian RS:X Youth Team and a member of his country’s national squad.

He had been selected for this year’s world championships.In a recent competition, he had won nine out of 11 races at the prestigious All-Russian 'Yeisk Cup’.

Vladimir Loginov, founder of St Petersburg Sailing Club, who knew the windsurfer, said: “Artem himself did not see the Meteor.

“He had a fairly high speed, and the sail obscured his visibility.

“I believe the captain thought until the last moment that the surfer would turn away.”

A eyewitness named Irina said: “I thought then - why didn’t the vessel signal to him?

“They should have seen him?

“There were no sharp manoeuvres, the surfer was approaching them for quite a long time.

“He was clearly visible.“He collided straight into the ship and was dragged under the ship.”

The head of his sports school Natalya Fedorova said: “Artem Akimov was an experienced athlete, a member of the Russian national team.

“He had been selected for the world championships in St Petersburg, and was due to perform in them in August.

“He had great hopes for the future.

“Artem was a talented, promising, and very experienced athlete.”

The Russian emergencies’ ministry said the windsurfer was guilty of ‘a gross violation’ of the Maritime Code by crossing the ferry route.Loginov said he had personally seen Akimov leaving the sports base on Krestovsky Island alone - in “violation of the rules”.

He should have been accompanied by a coach in a boat, he made clear.

The hydrofoil is believed to have stopped after the accident and was reported to have had "smoke" appearing from the vessel.

It was unclear how many of the tourists on board were aware of the accident.

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