Artemis Racing Challenger of Record 34th America’s Cup
Artemis Racing Challenger of Record
Among the ancient Greeks the bow armed Artemis
(who was imported later by the Romans as Diana) was
the goddess of the hunt, but also the patroness of
women and children.
Artemis Racing is a Swedish sailing team that has
made a good name on famous regattas, such as the
Extreme Sailing Series, the RC44 Championship or the
Vulcain Trophy Tour
Paul Cayard is an AC veteran, who won as helmsman
under Dennis Conner the 1995 Citizen Cup and who
reached 2000 with his own team in Auckland the LVC
finals.
After Mascalzone Latino had cancelled his challenge
because of financing difficulties and hence the
Challenger of Record,
On the technical side the team still faces initial
difficulties. During a towing test with the hull they
feared some structural weaknesses. The wing broke
during training.
A 2nd wing had been delivered..
On May 9, 2013, the ARTEMIS Racing AC72 overturned
and capsized at moderate weather,The catamaran broke
into many components. The Briton and two-time Olympic
gold medal winner Andrew "Bart" Simpson was killed
Artemis Racing is a Swedish sailing team that has made a
good name on famous regattas, such as the Extreme Sailing
Series,
AMERICA’S CUP HISTORY 1983 - 2013
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In Memoriam
Andrew “Bart” Simpson