China Team
China Team is a yacht racing team formed in 2005. China Team first appeared in competition in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007, the challenger series held prior to the America's Cup. They had an alliance with French team, Le Défi, increasing their access to craft and knowledge considerably.
| China Team | |
|---|---|
| Career | |
| Yacht club | Qingdao International Yacht Club |
| Established | 2005 |
| Nation | China |
| Team principal(s) | Chaoyong Wang |
| Skipper | Ian Williams |
| Yachts | |
| Sail no. | Boat name |
| CHN–95 | CHN 95 |
In 2008, the team announced World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams as the new skipper and a majority of the French team has been replaced with a fresh group of sailors from five countries.
They competed in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in 2009 and will compete in the 2013 America's Cup.
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