Swedish Youth Sailor Joins Artemis Racing in Naples

Alameda, CA - March 8, 2013 –– Artemis Racing announced today that Charlie Ekberg will join Artemis Racing White during the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) April 16-21 in Naples, Italy.

Charlie Ekberg, left Photo:  © Artemis Racing/ Sander van der Borch

The move marks Artemis Racing’s investment in the next generation of America’s Cup sailors and Swedish youth sailing. Charlie (seen below on the left) is one of Sweden’s leading 49er helmsman.

Photo:  © Artemis Racing/ Sander van der Borch

“It’s an opportunity of a lifetime to sail with Artemis Racing. I’ve learned so much from training with the team on San Francisco Bay and I’m excited to represent Artemis Racing in Naples,” said Charlie Ekberg.

Photo:  © Artemis Racing/ Sander van der Borch

The line up for Artemis Racing includes Charlie Ekberg (SWE) as helmsman, Troy Tindill as wingman, Matt Cornwell as bowman, Peter Merrington as floater, Anthony Nossiter as trimmer, and Niclas During (seen above on the right) as a backup.

Photo:  © Artemis Racing/ Sander van der Borch

Niclas was the crew on Sweden’s 49er team at the London Olympics and is confirmed as wingman for the Swedish Youth RBYAC team along side Charlie who will helm. Ekberg and During will be part of the Swedish Red Bull Youth America’s Cup team competing in San Francisco later this summer.

“Naples is the perfect opportunity for Charlie to prepare for the RBYAC alongside ACWS veterans Troy, Matt, Peter and Anthony and this allows the team in Alameda to focus on preparing for the upcoming Louis Vuitton Cup,” said Artemis Racing CEO Paul Cayard.

Naples will be the final event in the 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series before the 34th America’s Cup kicks off on San Francisco Bay this summer.

Artemis Racing Team Media