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04.06.2012
Artemis Racing win RC44 Austria Cup
30 May - 3 June 2012
By Saturday afternoon, Artemis had been crowned "King of the Lake" and
held an 11 point lead over the fleet of 12 RC44s, so conservative and
consistent sailing were in order for the final day of racing. Then on
Sunday, the Swedish team with Artemis Racing Chairman Torbjorn
Tornqvist at the helm, sailed a solid race to win the event, nine
points ahead overall of second placed RC44 Ceeref.
“We knew there was only going to be one race and as long as we weren’t
last and didn’t foul someone and get a contact penalty point, we were
going to be fine,” explained Artemis tactician Morgan Larson. “But then
Luigi [PRO Peter Reggio] put the black flag up which threw another
curved ball in there, because an OCS with a black flag is 13 points and
we were 11 points clear…”
Finishing eighth was enough to secure the Swedish team overall victory
at the RC44 Austria Cup by nine points. Although they won the RC44
World Championship in 2011, this was Artemis’ first circuit event win
since 2009
“It was practically impossible to lose it today, so maybe we were a
little bit unfocused – we were just being very careful not to be over
the line and we were a bit too courteous perhaps!” said an elated
Tornqvist. “I think we were quite lucky to win by such a large margin –
it feels good. Traunsee is not somewhere you just come and do well, you
have to sail here a couple of times to know how the shifts work so I
think Morgan’s experience and knowledge of the lake, coming back this
year, has really helped. We have good team work and good boat speed.”
In the overall season championship after three events , Chris Bake’s
Team Aqua continues to lead having ended up fourth in Austria, while
Artemis is now three points astern in second.
Next up for the RC44s is the event in Marstrand, Sweden from 18-22
July, in Artemis Racing's home waters. “I’m really looking forward to
it,” said Torbjorn Tornqvist. “This year we will visit at the height of
the season, so I think it will be spectacular, with thousands of people
watching."
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Artemis Racing is the Challenger of Record for the 34th America's Cup.
The Swedish team represents the KSSS/Royal Swedish Yacht Club and
competes in the America's Cup World Series, Vulcain Trophy and on the
RC44 Championship Tour.
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