America's Cup / Emirates Team New Zealand capzide in Bermuda

Peter Burling’s Emirates Team New Zealand suffered a major capsize in their second Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoff Semi-Final race of the day against Sir Ben Ainslie’s Land Rover BAR.

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America's Cup / Artemis Racing’s development boat (AC45 Turbo) sustained beam damage whilst training

During Tuesday’s practice session, the Artemis Turbo AC45 (T2) suffered platform damage which lead to the wing falling into the water. No one was injured. The wing, one of their ACC wings, sustained minimal damage, and only the tip of the wing touched the water. 

Americas Cup / Artemis Racing's new race boat, “Magic Blue”, was christened yesterday

Artemis Racing's new race yacht, “Magic Blue”, was christened yesterday by Torbjörn Törnqvist's wife, Natalia, at a special celebration in Bermuda.

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The launch sees the culmination of more than three years of intense design and development work, which began almost immediately after the finish of the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco.

America's Cup / "I’m absolutely thrilled with the performance of our team here" said Dean Barker

Perfect winds, cooler temperatures and a record breaking crowd of over 200,000 America’s Cup fans lining Chicago’s Navy Pier, combined to make Super Sunday, the final day of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago, an incredible finale for foiling action in the USA.

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America's Cup / SoftBank Team Japan claims first win in front of huge crowd in Chicago

Up to 1000 boats were ringing the race area just off the city front. Tens of thousands of fans were lining iconic Navy Pier. Bars, restaurants and fan zones were heaving. The best sailors and fastest boats were ready to show what they could do. After phenomenal practice racing on Friday, with two capsizes, the wind took a while to co-operate.

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America's Cup / Artemis Racing launching their new Turbo AC45 in the waters of Bermuda

Thursday marked an important milestone for Artemis Racing, launching their new Turbo boat in the waters of Bermuda, and beginning their two boat testing programme. ITW

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America's Cup / Artemis Racing Touch Down in Bermuda

Artemis Racing became the first America’s Cup challenger to launch its AC45 development catamaran in Bermuda last week. The Swedish team’s wing-sail foiling AC45 Turbo began sea trials in the Great Sound on Tuesday after being launched from its new temporary base at the Royal Naval Dockyard.

America's Cup / Ulysse Nardin announced as Official Partner of Artemis Racing for AC35

Ulysse Nardin is pleased to announce its support for Artemis Racing, the Swedish Challenge for the 35th America’s Cup, as an Official Partner.

  

#AmericasCup / Bermuda is the home of the 2017 America's Cup, "it’s going to be very challenging !"

The next America’s Cup will be raced in Bermuda in June of 2017. The host venue was confirmed at a press conference in New York on Tuesday by Harvey Schiller, the Commercial Commissioner for the America’s Cup.

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#AmericasCup / Five challengers vs Oracle Team USA !

“It’s exciting to look at the roster of teams who are lining up against us,” said Jimmy Spithill, the skipper of ORACLE TEAM USA, the winner of the last two America’s Cup matches. “We’re facing five strong challengers who have a lot of resources, talent and experience. “But our team is very competitive. We love challenges – the bigger, the better. It’s very easy to get motivated when you see what we’re going to be facing.”

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#AmericasCup / Artemis Racing launches its challenge, Iain Percy : "We are not only in this competition to win the 35th AC"

Artemis Racing officially launched its challenge to win the 35th America’s Cup at an inspirational event in Sweden’s capital. Guests were treated to a rare chance of seeing the America’s Cup trophy first hand at the Moderna Museet, on Skeppsholmen Island at the heart of Stockholm’s proud maritime history.

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#AmericasCup / Statement from the America’s Cup Teams Meeting

ORACLE TEAM USA hosted a meeting with four of the teams who have entered the 35th America’s Cup or plan to by the 8th August 2014; Luna Rossa, Artemis Racing, Team France and Ben Ainslie Racing.

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AC35 / Loïck Peyron rejoining Artemis Racing : "I’m now involved with a team that will be the dominant force of the future"

Artemis Racing announced today that French sailing legend Loïck Peyron has committed his future to the Swedish team as a member of the design group and helmsman. Following his role as technical coach and helmsman during the 34th America’s Cup, Loïck brings his renowned versatility and unparalleled experience to Artemis Racing.

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AC35 / @ArtemisRacing owner Torbjörn Törnqvist : "We’re pleased to have Michel Kermarec and Thiha “Winnie” Win join our team"

Artemis Racing has signed designers Michel Kermarec and Thiha “Winnie” Win, who will join returning designers Adam May and Nico Rousselon, as the team prepares a possible AC35 bid. “The America’s Cup is not just about innovative design or sailing talent, but about how they work together successfully,” said Artemis Racing owner Torbjörn Törnqvist. “We’re pleased to have Michel and Winnie join our team to help exemplify Artemis Racing’s collaborative spirit as we move toward the next Cup.”

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America's Cup / Vuitton Cup Semifinals : Artemis Racing vs Luna Rossa, first battle on Tuesday, Aug. 6 !

The semifinal round of the Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, between Artemis Racing of Sweden and Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge begins on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Swedish team has been fighting the clock to be ready to race in time. 

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Video / The Artemis Racing Team has returned to practice on San Francisco Bay

The Artemis Racing team, with Nathan Outteridge at the helm, has returned to practice on San Francisco Bay. The team took to the water in its AC45 catamaran early in the afternoon on Tuesday. Artemis Racing hadn’t sailed in nearly a month, following a May 9th training accident in the first of its two AC72 catamarans.

AC34 / AC72 catamaran capsized. Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of Andrew “Bart” Simpson

It is with immense sadness that Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of crew member Andrew “Bart” Simpson today in San Francisco. Simpson, a British double Olympic medalist, was one of the 11-man crew aboard Artemis Racing’s AC72 catamaran which capsized during training on San Francisco Bay ahead of this summer’s America’s Cup. All other crewmembers are accounted for.

Despite attempts to revive Simpson, both afloat and subsequently ashore, his life was lost.

“The entire Artemis Racing team is devastated by what happened,” said CEO Paul Cayard. “Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew’s wife and family.”

AC72 / 2012 Olympic medalists join Artemis Racing

Artemis Racing announced today the addition of 2012 Olympic medalists Iain Jensen and Andrew Simpson as well as 2016 Olympic hopeful John Gimson. The newcomers will join the team’s decorated Olympians Percy, Lange, Outteridge, and Monk.

Jensen and Gimson will provide sailing and training support for the team including maintenance and logistics for the team’s AC45 and F18 fleet, while Simpson will provide weather and tactics support to the afterguard.

AC34 / Artemis Racing lines up with Oracle Team USA (video)

Feb 11th, 2013 was an exciting day for Artemis Racing, Oracle Team USA and San Francisco. Artemis racing had the opportunity to line up with Oracle on the 2013 America’s Cup race course.

AC72 / Torbjörn Törnqvist (Artemis Racing) :"We’re in the final stretch now"

Torbjörn Törnqvist, the Swedish owner of Artemis Racing, was in San Francisco with his team over the weekend. It was Törnqvist’s first visit to the Artemis Racing base in Alameda and he sailed with the team during a training session on a cool, crisp, sunny afternoon on Sunday. He says he likes what he sees.

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