Project Speed: A Record of the Records
World records are not broken every day, nor are they ever easy to achieve, but when they are there is usually a stringent process of verification that any attempt must go through.

World records are not broken every day, nor are they ever easy to achieve, but when they are there is usually a stringent process of verification that any attempt must go through.
The City of Pensacola is excited to welcome New York Yacht Club American Magic back to the Port of Pensacola for training, marking the team’s third winter training on the Gulf Coast.
Today ETNZ held a members lunch at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, where members were invited to come and hear from key people behind Team New Zealand speaking about all matters America’s Cup
Swiss sailors ready for the Alinghi Red Bull Racing challenge. Fourteen sailors selected for 37th America’s Cup ahead of Barcelona in 2024.
These three men have been appointed as the official interpreters of the rules for the 37th America’s Cup, to be raced in Barcelona.
He’s being nicknamed Freddie 6.0 because this legendary sailor is back with INEOS Britannia for his sixth America’s Cup Campaign, and third consecutive Campaign with the British Challenger. Bring. It. On.
This update comes from the man himself, Mr. Glenn Ashby as he works towards being the fastest wind powered human on the planet in a crazy craft known as “Horonuku”
Almost within the blink of an eye, the Emirates Team New Zealand Land Speed record craft is being fitted together at the Auckland base
The team have now run Chase Zero for 36 hours of motoring so far and over 1042km (562.6 nautical miles) have been covered on the water, with the only emissions of its operations being pure water.
Nearly a decade ago, Tom Slingsby helped an American team win the most prestigious trophy in sailing, the 34th America’s Cup. In 2024, he hopes to do it again.
It has been nearly a year since Glenn Ashby has been on the ground in New Zealand. He finally touched down in Auckland this week from Australia, where he has been playing his part in the planning and design of the Wind powered Land speed record attempt via zoom, email, WhatsApp and phone conversations for the past 10 months.
New York Yacht Club American Magic is set to return to Pensacola, Florida for training later this year.
New York Yacht Club American Magic is pleased to share two additions to the team’s leadership: Luis Saenz Mariscal and Jon Persch.
Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand first christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around the Waitemat? harbour in Auckland today.
Emirates Team New Zealand launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland today with Emirates Team New Zealand
OPINION: Clearly, Dalton isn’t struggling to pay his mortgage, but the team is more than one man. It’s more than just the sailors on the boat too, not to take anything away from them. But there’s designers, sailmakers, boat builders, administration staff, media managers and engineers. And while other teams have billionaire backers, this team is a little different.
It’s the news we have been waiting for – the venue of the 37th America’s Cup. Today it has been confirmed that the regatta will be held in Barcelona, Spain!
We finally have a venue for the 37th America’s Cup – Barcelona, Spain. I don’t think this is a surprise to anyone who has been following the progression (and drama) leading up to this announcement. The rumours were circulating before the final match even began!
The America’s Cup venue announcement is hotting up, with rumours swirling that Cork (Ireland) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) are off the table. So… Are we booking tickets to Spain?
When most people think of speed records they immediately think of huge powerful engines.
Like building anything, a house, a fence, a car or a boat, considerable thought is given to the materials used for the purpose of the build. It is one of the first considerations when matching objectives with budgets and time.
The Defender and Challenger of Record are pleased to announce the official publication of the AC75 Class Rule and the AC Technical Regulations.
Micheal Brown catches up with Pete and Blair to reflect on their incredible time in the 49er.
March 17th is one of those few dates that will always evoke a brief moment of quiet satisfaction for Emirates Team New Zealand team members who toiled away for the prior 4 years for that very brief moment of glory.
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