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Explore NZ on an America’s Cup yacht
…videoing sailing, or actually sailing myself on the M-Class, and every time I’m on the water, a sighting of a classic America’s Cup yacht is a guarantee.
The First Challenge For The Oldest International Sporting Trophy
Almost immediately after that thrilling victory in the late evening gloom of August 22nd 1851, the yacht America was sold to a new owner, a 39 year old Army Captain…
Weapons-grade patriot storms Barcelona
We have waited a while to see it, but today Barcelona delivered a solid 17-20 knots of south-south-westerly breeze and gave NYYC American Magic, the only team out on the water on Monday, the chance to open the throttles and show the outrageous performance of a new-gen AC75 in all its glory.
Bicycle component manufacturer teams up with American Magic
…world’s most innovative bicycle component manufacturer, announced a partnership with the New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team in their bid to win the 37th America’s Cup.
Prada Cup Final: Post Race Chats with Francesco Bruni, Jimmy Spithill and Max Sirena
Chris Steele chats with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team members Francesco Bruni, Jimmy Spithill, and Max Sirena after they claimed victory in the Prada Cup Final, advancing to the America…
INEOS Britannia’s “Tow Mast” Decision- Finalized
…Here is a breakdown of the decision, which is still open and includes responses from other America’s Cup teams.
#flashback: Max Sirena chats with Live Sail Die
Sailors talking to sailors about sailing! Back in February when the America’s Cup hype was at full peak, Live Sail Die team members Chris Steele, Cameron Dunn and Suellen…
Strong start for Jeppe Borch on opening day of 59th Congressional Cup
Long Beach turned it on for the opening day of the 59th Congressional Cup hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club. Denmark’s Jeppe Borch leads the 12-team international line…
The America’s Cup is going through some changes
Something has changed… The America’s Cup is looking a little different! So what’s happened? Well, because of the ego driven larger font of the previous Auld Mug winners…
21 “Canon” Salute for the great man, and my friend, Matty Mitchell
As the media got news of Matty’s passing, posts were made about how he was 53 with three America’s Cup wins to his name. I was asked why…
Emirates Team New Zealand Hit the Hauraki Gulf Again
Just two weeks after Emirates Team New Zealand wound up their last day sailing in Barcelona, they are back out on the water testing on their AC40 on the familiar waters of the Hauraki Gulf again.
J-KZ1 Rainbow ready to return as J Class prepare for The Superyacht Cup Palma
Rainbow returns to J Class competition next week at The Superyacht Cup Palma, some ten years since the highly potent replica of the 1934 America’s Cup winner last sailed…
Power People: Marius Van Der Pol – Solider to Cyclor for Emirates Team New Zealand
Outrageously physically demanding, the role of Cyclor on an AC75 is one of the hardest positions in any sport. Add in the heat and humidity of Barcelona plus the huge demands required to control the sail and mast functions of an AC75 and only the fittest athletes on the planet need apply.
Emirates Team New Zealand to Drive Initiative in Marine Industry with Hydrogen Innovation
With all of the recent chat around America’s Cup, we thought we would revisit the behind the scenes work that the teams have been putting in. Back in June…
Kiwis can watch the 36th America’s Cup LIVE and FREE
Some great news this morning is that TVNZ, Newstalk ZB and RadioSport have won the rights to broadcast the 36th America’s Cup. It will be LIVE. It will be…
When Olympic and America’s Cup sailors take on the round-the-world adventure
Over the years, the Whitbread Round the World Race, as it was originally known, has steadily become professionalised. 1994 heralded the arrival of the WOR60, a sign of how the event was evolving with the first dual rankings: the IOR Maxis and the WOR60.
Exciting New AC40 is Tow Tested Behind Hydrogen Powered Chase Zero
The exciting new AC40 that will be used to pave the way for women and youth into the America’s Cup has touched the water for the first time in…
Emirates Team New Zealand welcomes Alinghi Red Bull Racing to the line up
Auckland, New Zealand – 15th December 2021 Emirates Team New Zealand welcome todays announcement of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team as Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup with it…
69F Selected as the Training Platform for the American Magic Youth and Women Program
69F America announces a series of racing events to support the American Magic effort to train and race. This race events will take place in Newport (RI), Pensacola and Miami…
