It was admittedly a stormy day and I would have stayed in port; still I am surprised that a heretofore presumed well-designed boat couldn't survive a flooded cockpit. I guess the good news is that the boat was recovered though I dunno....

http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2014/10/52863/despite-sinking-in-race-optimistic-to-sail-again/