Invitations have been extended to 12 of the best national youth sailing teams in the world to compete in the February Selection Series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. “This is the best thing that could ever happen for youth sailors. It’s like a dream for me,” said Thomas Mermod of the Swiss youth team.
We are one team out of that 12 best national youth sailing teams in the world and very proud.
Werner Deuring, Team Leader/Skipper
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
Internationally active Enterpreneur
Passionat sailer owns, sails and races varied boats such as Swan 80, 8mR Classic “BERA”, Lake Racers.
“I support the guys and Team Austria to allow young talents to live a dream which I was not able to live in my youth.”contactMax Trippolt, HelsmanDate of Birth: April 13, 1991
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: Nat. Champ. Opti, 420, Matchracer
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
“It is an amazing chance for young sailors to prove and introduce themselfes in the big sailing arena. The AC 45 are extremely fast and demanding boats.”
Benni Bildstein, Tactics, Trimmer
Date of Birth: January 16, 1992
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: Nat. Champ. Opti, 420, int. 470 level
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
“To be able to sail with the best in the world is exciting and challenging. The boats are thrilling and we will give our best.”Lukas Mähr, Wing Trimmer, Tactics
Date of Birth: April 23, 1990
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: 470 Europ. Vice Junior Champ.
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
“As a professional sailor, this is the greatest. I look forward to compete with a good team against the best of the world.”Alexander Deuring, Trimmer, Halyards
Date of Birth: April 30, 1993
Nationality: Austria
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
Three best sailing achievements: Laser sailor, Yacht Trimmer on various racing yachts
“It is amazing to be part of a team, which is competing with the best sailors in the world and this in the Americas Cup AC45. We all will give the best we can and are proud to be part of this venture”Hanno Sohm, Trimmer
Date of Birth: October 5, 1989
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: Bow Man various yachts, boat builder
Home Base: Yacht Club Hard, YCH
“It is a great team and we are all motivated. The chance to compete against other Teams on the AC 45 is awesome. I am very happy to be part of it.”David Hussl, Trimmer
Date of Birth: February 23,1992
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: Nat. Champ. Opti, 420 other
Home Base: Yacht Club Innsbruck
“This is a unique chance to give the best and pursue personal goals. I look forward to learn from the best in the world.”Lukas Linhart, Bowman
Date of Birth: August 12,1990
Nationality: Austria
Three best sailing achievements: Dinghy sailor, Lake Racer
Home Base: Yacht Club Bregenz YCB
“This is a great opportunity for young sailors to sail these amazing boats in a perfect environment. I am really looking forward to this regatta.”