Gothenburg to host America's Cup World Series event in 2015
by Artemis Racing 26 Nov 2014 06:27 GMT
28-30 August 2015
Gothenburg will host an America's Cup World Series event in 2015 © Patrik Vincent
Artemis Racing and the City of Gothenburg are set to host an America's Cup World Series event during the last weekend of August (28th - 30th) 2015.
The America's Cup is the oldest trophy in sport, pre-dating the modern day Olympics by 45 years, and the America's Cup World Series is the first stage of competition in the 35th America's Cup.
Beginning in the summer of 2015, the circuit will feature all of the America's Cup teams racing in one design AC45 catamarans, providing an early opportunity to win points that will carry forward into the next stage of the competition.
The overall ranking position in the America's Cup World Series will determine the starting points score of the teams in the America's Cup Qualifiers in 2017.
"It's super exciting to announce that the America's Cup World Series is coming to Sweden next year. It will provide a great opportunity for Artemis Racing to showcase our sport and our America's Cup program" said Iain Percy, Artemis Racing's Team Manager.
"There is an incredible momentum within the group right now, and we hope that the Swedish public will be out in force to cheers us on. We're really looking forward to showing them what we can do next August", said Fredrik Lööf, 3 time Olympic medallist and tactician for Artemis Racing.
Max Markusson, Event Manager at Göteborg and Co, commented "Gothenburg is a city with a proud maritime history and next year will see a summer of global sailing events. It's a historic occasion with not only Volvo Ocean Race in June, but also America's Cup World Series in August. Artemis Racing are taking on an incredible challenge and for us the races will provide a global platform to showcase the city by the water, and it will be a spectacular event for the people of Gothenburg."
Max Salminen, Olympic Champion and grinder for Artemis Racing, said "It's amazing what's happening in sailing right now with the move to foiling boats. The AC45 is definitely the most exciting boat I've ever sailed, it's just an incredible feeling when it lifts up and takes off."
"Having a fleet of foiling AC45s racing in Gothenburg will be a spectacular sight and one not to miss."
Racing will take place either on the Gota River close to the city centre, or at Långedrag, and the race village will be located in Frihamnen.
"One of the goals of the America's Cup World Series is to connect our teams with their fans," said Harvey Schiller, Commercial Commissioner of the America's Cup. "This event in Gothenburg will bring the racing close to shore. and allow Swedish America's Cup fans an opportunity to experience the speed, power and excitement of America's Cup racing in person."
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