AMERICA\u2019S CUP: Artemis Racing became the first America\u2019s Cup challenger to launch its AC45 Turbo development catamaran in Bermuda on May 15.<\/p>\n
The Swedish team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
The team says the first two days of sailing provided a real insight into what it can expect ahead of America\u2019s Cup World Series in Bermuda this October, and the finals of the 35th America\u2019s Cup in 2017.<\/p>\n
Helmsman Nathan Outteridge commented: \u201cWe\u2019re really excited to be the first challenger out on the Bermudan waters on the AC45. There have been a number of critics of the Bermuda venue, but foiling around in 10 knots of breeze here, in flat turquoise water is pretty sweet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Team manager Iain Percy said: \u201cWe were really just out there exploring the course on day one and checking the equipment after it\u2019s journey from San Francisco. Over the last few days we\u2019ve learnt that it is a tricky venue, it\u2019s really shifty and gusty, and further to that, it\u2019s tight.\u201d<\/p>\n
After the mandatory system checks the team was soon flying round the Great Sound, travelling to the boundaries of the course, managing to get a solid four hours under their belt on day one.<\/p>\n
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