01.12.2012
Artemis Racing Announces Changes to Afterguard
Alameda, CA - November 30, 2012 –– Artemis Racing, Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup, announced today a new afterguard featuring Loïck Peyron, one of the world’s most experienced multihull sailors, alongside Olympic medalists; Iain Percy as tactician, Nathan Outteridge as helmsman and Santiago Lange as sailing team technical coordinator. The technical and multihull experience of this group will provide Artemis an efficient nucleus to guide the team’s AC72, particularly through the next few critical months of sailing and testing.
Iain Percy will be the tactician and sailing team director, while Peyron and Outteridge will share helm time.
With these changes taking place, Terry Hutchinson has been released from the team. “Terry has made a huge contribution to the team since we started our quest for the America’s Cup. Terry’s leadership and match racing expertise led Artemis Racing to win the 2012 ACWS Match Racing Championships and has brought the team to where we are today. We appreciate all of his efforts and dedication. We wish him the very best for the future,” said Paul Cayard, CEO of Artemis Racing.
Artemis Racing’s 72 was christened on November 3rd and the team has been training on San Francisco Bay in preparation for the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Series which begins next summer, as a lead up to the 34th America’s Cup in September 2013.
Cayard added: “With the America’s Cup racing just seven months away, it’s crucial that we maximize each day the team is sailing the AC72, both in terms of training, as well as understanding the boat’s limitations and attributes to be considered for future boat and wing development. The experience this afterguard brings is unmatched and is what will help the team succeed.”
The Swedish team has faced setbacks to its sailing schedule with damage to the first wing in May and a delay in the launch of the AC72. The development time for the AC72 is crucial and these changes will help to fast track the team’s sailing program.
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Artemis Racing is the Challenger of Record for the 34^th America’s Cup. Artemis Racing competes in the America’s Cup World Series, RC44 Championship Tour and Vulcain Trophy. Artemis Racing represents the Royal Swedish Yacht Club (KSSS).
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