From the following Sail-World articles: China Team
http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Americas-Cup-World-Series:-New-and-old-faces-turn-out-for-China-Team/108378
At this year's America's Cup World Series in Naples Italy, China Team will introduce seven new young Chinese sailors to compete in this years 2013 ACWS.
'We are trying to promote the sailing regatta in China' says Vivian Wang, the Media Manager for China Team.
Last November, these new young sailors went to a training camp to learn how to handle the 45ft wingsailed catamaran handle the one design catamaran, designed as an entry level boat for teams wishing to compete in a future America's Cup
They are really looking forward to sailing here in Italy. A young team, the sailors range from 20 to 26 years of age. The training for the team in China is considered to be very strict, by Western standards, but has produced a team of Chinese nationals, rather than what has gone before - being a team from New Zealand sailing under the China Team banner.
Returning to China Team is Mitch Booth (AUS), their former skipper, who is a Silver Olympic Medalist and multiple World Champion in the former Olympic Tormado class, and an old friend to the America's Cup World Series having served as a skipper or expert commentator.
So far, Mitch is very impressed
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From the following Sail-World article by Artemis Racing
http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/Artemis-Racing-ready-for-ACWS-finale-in-Naples/108380
As the team back in Alameda continues to focus on the AC72 program, Charlie will be backed by AC45 veterans Troy Tindill (wing), Peter Merrington (tactician/floater), Anthony Nossiter (trim) and Matt Cornwell (bow) who are all AC45 veterans.
'Charlie represents the future of high speed sailing in Sweden. We are happy to give him the chance to get involved in the racing in this America's Cup as a step toward the future,' said Paul Cayard, CEO of Artemis Racing. 'Naples is a fantastic venue for sailing and showed last year what great hosts they are and how excited they are about the America's Cup. I am sure this year will be even better.'
'All members of the team here in Naples have been fantastic and helpful towards preparing me for what is to come next week. I feel ready to go sailing. Sailing with the highly experienced crew onboard Artemis Racing White will be important for not only this event, but also for Swedish Youth Challenge for the Red Bull Youth America's Cup' explains Charlie.
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