America's Cup - Artemis Racing back on the bay - Sign Luna Rossa helm

by Sail-World.com on 19 Sep 2015 San Francisco based photographer and videographer, John Navas shot off a couple of quick snaps of Artemis Racing back training on San Francisco Bay, in their AC45 S - or development boat.

Meanwhile the team have announced that they have been joined by former Luna Rossa helmsman, and top match racer, Francesco Bruni.

Bruni, from Palermo, Italy, is a three time Olympian and former helmsman of Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa. He is one of Italy’s most successful sailors having won 7 World, 5 European and 15 Italian championships across different classes, and topped ISAF’s Match Race World Rankings in 2011.

Francesco commented, “I am very happy and excited to become part of such a strong team. I will be surrounded by some of the best sailors in the world, many of them winners of Olympic medals and other great achievements. Teaming up with Iain is great, we have been competitors and friends for a long time and I think he is doing a great job with Artemis Racing. I am sure I will also work very well with Nathan, and look forward to joining the sailing team in its preparations for winning the 35th America's Cup”, says the team in a written statement.

Francesco, a former champion in 2013, will lead Artemis Racing’s team at the Argo Group Gold Cup in Bermuda next month (Oct. 6-11) , alongside Iain Percy, Christian Kamp and Luke Parkinson.

“Bruni brings a wealth of America’s Cup experience, with three campaigns already under his belt for Luna Rossa, and will be a great asset to the team”, said Skipper Nathan Outteridge.