Team Korea is very pleased to announce that their America’s Cup sailing team has been joined by two Current World Champion sailors.
The Team is excited to have Australian Nathan Outteridge aboard as new Skipper and helmsman, and look forward to continuing the success that the team has had with its policy of using young skiff talent to lead its challenge for the 34th America’s Cup.
Twenty-six year old Nathan is no stranger to top level sailing with three World 49er titles, three ISAF World Youth titles, and a World Moth title to his name. This outstanding sailor’s career is set apart by his ability to master any class that he takes on and Team Korea has no doubt that between his commitments to the Olympics later this year he will soon become master of the White Tiger AC45.
“I’m really excited to join the team, it is a great opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the tiller at the first event in Naples. It is going to be a very busy year for me, with the Olympics in London and also now joining Team Korea but I am looking forward to it and can’t wait to get sailing with the team.” – Nathan Outteridge
Joining Nathan and the rest of the crew is current World and European Finn Champion Giles Scott from Great Britain. Twenty four year old Giles is joining as tactician and float on the AC45 bringing a physical presence, and even more obvious sailing talent to the team.
« Joining Team Korea is definitely the most exciting step I’ve taken in sailing, I can’t wait to get on board the White Tiger and start racing in and amongst the best. » – Giles Scott
With obvious enthusiasm, Team Korea CEO, Kim Dong Young is delighted with the two newest members of the team.
“We are a team for the future and we believe that our talented and youthful guys will continue our strong performance on the Americas Cup World Series. These boats require a different style from the past, fast thinking, fast sailing, fit and strong. We have built a very strong bond within the team and I am sure that both Nathan and Giles will soon become part of our family.” – Kim Dong Young, Team Korea CEO
Team Korea’s sailing crew includes Nathan Outteridge (Skipper and helm), Giles Scott (Tactician and float),Troy Tindill (Wing Trim and Boat Captain), Mark Bukeley (Trimmer and sail Coordinator), and Matt Cornwell (Bow and Rules)