Bert, I somewhat agree with you. These platforms were designed and optimized from scratch for the prescribed wind range. To change that at the 12th hour is the problem, and unfortunate due to the Artemis Simpson tragedy. All the teams are just jockeying for their ideal wind speed. But who really knows if the CG said guys if you want your permit, you need to drop the upper wind limit. Hum.

Here's some new info from Artemis, well, more old and expected anyway, but news just the same from the their camp . . .
These guys really do need some TOW.
Outteridge will helm Artemis Racing boat in Louis Vuitton Cup


Philip
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