Naples, ItalyNaples, ItalyNaples, ItalyNaples, ItalyThe news that all kiwi America’s Cup enthusiasts have been waiting for! Here are the sailors who will be representing Emirates Team New Zealand in the 37th Youth & Women’s America’s Cup events
In the coming days (hopefully), we will officially learn who has made the cut to represent Emirates Team New Zealand, and New Zealand in general at the inaugural Youth & Women’s America’s Cup events in Barcelona. Until then, here are the results from our online poll!
The shortlist of sailors have been on trial for Emirates Team New Zealand, with a team announcement on the horizon.
The trials for the teams are underway and we will soon be hearing who made the cut to represent New Zealand in the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup. But until then, who would you select and why?
The recently concluded America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah has seen the dynamism, reputation, and unparalleled performance of the AC40 confirm the vessel, crafted by Emirates Team New Zealand and produced by McConaghy Boats, as the world’s fastest and most exciting one-design yacht.
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s LEQ12 will be out of action for a while after a big nosedive whilst out training in Cagliari that caused structural damage and will see the boat in the repair shop for what Max Sirena, Team Principle described as: “not too bad, it’s just time consuming.”
New York Yacht Club American Magic proudly introduces the groundbreaking women’s team set to make history while representing the United States at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, scheduled from October 10 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain.
The final day of the second America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta concluded with some spectacular action as the wind delivered on the promise of yesterday. The north-westerly breeze had blown all night and built the waves on the course just off Jeddah’s Corniche.
It’s hard to convey the scale and sheer vision of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM, such was the commitment by the Saudi Sailing Federation and the sublime Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina in hosting an event where quite literally no stone was left unturned to deliver excellence at every touchpoint.
Emirates Team New Zealand have won a dramatically tough America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM.
The final day of racing for the second Preliminary Regatta is about to begin – watch all of the action unfold!
Jeddah was a magical venue today delivering outstanding, pitch-perfect conditions for Raceday Two of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM. Bang on cue, just ahead of racing and as accurately forecasted, a 12-16 knot north westerly filtered across the racecourse that saw the AC40s easily flying and rocketing around just metres off the foreshore of this remarkable, world-c
The story of the day was Emirates Team New Zealand again being dominant winning two races, as well as second place which was enough to secure their place in tomorrow’s match race final with two fleet races yet to race at the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM.
The first day of the second Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup opened hot and sunny on the Red Sea. It was INEOS Britannia’s shore team who were first to work up a sweat
After an exciting first day of racing in the second Preliminary Regatta, Race Day 2 is about to begin!! Will ETNZ hold onto their lead?
Race day one of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM was a day to start strong, fly high and get around the course cleanly.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful venues in the world for high-performance sailing, the Red Sea served up challenging afternoon conditions for the sailors in the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM.
Today marks the first day of racing for the second America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah. The six teams will take the water for a second Prelim Regatta in their AC40s!
The opening press conference was the kick-starter for the rivalries ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM, beginning in earnest on the Red Sea.
The second Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah begins its racing on Thursday. Today is the official practice race. Watch it live below and find the schedule for the weekend!
As the sun rises over Jeddah, a new dawn in America’s Cup sailing is breaking with the confirmation that Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli have handed the wheels of their AC40, and the expectation of a nation, to the next generation of foiling superstars.
Ahead of the planned Official Practice Racing later this week, the Race Officials at the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah, presented by NEOM, went through a three-race practice session to test race management systems and controls with perfect, glamour conditions filtering down from the north-west, delivering a solid 13-15 knot breeze, blue skies, 32 degree heat and some decent swell that t
Emirates Team New Zealand are set up and ready to race in Jeddah for the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta presented by NEOM after a rip-roaring introduction to racing on the Red Sea with 13-15 knots from the NW which saw the fleet of AC40’s light up during an initial day of testing.
The Red Sea city of Jeddah on the most western coastline of Saudi Arabia is an arresting, stunning sensory experience, and a truly outstanding place for international yachting.
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