Artemis Racing announced today that Australian
Olympic gold medalist, Nathan Outteridge has joined the Swedish Challenger for
the 34th America’s Cup.
Outteridge is well known for his results in both
skiffs and multihulls, having won the gold in Weymouth in the 49er Class, as
well as performing well in the past four America’s Cup World Series events.
Outteridge will begin training with the team next
week in Alameda in advance of the upcoming America’s Cup World Series in San
Francisco where he will helm Artemis Racing Red. Racing will take place from
3-7 October, in conjunction with the Bay Area’s best known event, Fleet
Week.
“Joining Artemis Racing is a great opportunity for
me. Artemis is a solid team all around and I’m excited to join Terry Hutchinson
and the sailing team for my first America’s Cup,” said Outteridge who has just
arrived in San Francisco following the Farr 40 Worlds in Chicago.
“I think anytime you add a sailor of Nathan’s caliber
to a team it’s a good thing. I’m anticipating that the experience we have here,
balanced with his youth and enthusiasm, will be a good mix," said Skipper Terry
Hutchinson (USA).
“It’s great to have Nathan join Artemis. We have
seen that his success in skiff and moth sailing have translated well in the AC45
racing. Nathan certainly has a bright future,” added Paul Cayard, CEO of
Artemis Racing.
--- From Artemis Racing
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