America's Cup: Swedish team splashes AC45 in Auckland

8:25 AM Sat 19 Mar 2011 GMT

'Kylie Jamieson - Artemis AC45 launch and shakedown' Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com Click Here to view large photo

The third America's Cup team to launch an AC45, Artemis Racing (SWE), splashed their new boat in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour today, Saturday. The official statement issued by Artemis Racing reads: Today?s christening of the Artemis Racing AC45 marked an important milestone in the Swedish team?s Challenge for the 34th America?s Cup. The team, together with friends and family, gathered in the Viaduct to officially launch the team?s AC45. Helmsman Terry Hutchinson welcomed everyone and applauded the full team effort to get the Artemis Racing AC45 on the water before Kylie Jameson christened the catamaran. Hutchinson and the crew left the ...

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