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BREAKING NEWS: INEOS Team UK at Risk of DSQ
After we broke the story of INEOS Team UK’s outhaul infraction, despite passing initial measurement the Brits were found to have broken a rule and fined accordingly. Their NZ$7,010.00 fine
Poole and Borch to Square off in Final at Congressional Cup
Chris Poole (USA) remained undefeated in the first day of semifinal racing at the Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup after sweeping the round robin series. As the world’s…
What makes an AC75 fly?
Emirates Team New Zealand and their abundance of experience and knowledge, led the sailing world down a path that resulted in a 75 foot monohull, with no keel, massive foil arms and gave it the ability to fly.
Prada Cup Finals – Day 4 Pre Race Chat
Live Sail Die welcomes in Day 4 of the Prada Cup Finals from the Viaduct in Auckland! We have a look at the weather forecast and preview the race course,
Prada Cup Finals – Day 3 Pre Race Chat
Live Sail Die welcomes in Day 3 of the Prada Cup Finals from the Viaduct in Auckland! We have a look at the weather forecast and preview the race course.
Reunited After Four Years, Full Invitational Cup Family Prepares for Competition and Camaraderie
The true beauty of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup lies in the seamless daily transition from spirited competition to genuine camaraderie. With identical provided boats and sails…
Peter Burling, skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand
…Emirates Team New Zealand Q&A Livestream, it was confirmed that Peter Burling had been signed on as a skipper for the Kiwis for the 36th America’s Cup in
Kiwi’s & Germans lead after first Red Bull Youth AC selection series
The first of two selection series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup drew to a close today with the teams from New Zealand, Full Metal Jacket Racing, and…
Elise Beavis: ETNZ Performance Engineer
…Much has been made of the youth factor in this 35th America’s Cup with Emirates Team New Zealand leading the way. The Kiwis have the youngest
Emirates Team New Zealand hoist the sails
While American Magic was foiling around Rhode Island on their version of the AC75, Emirates Team New Zealand was hosting the sails and pottering around the harbour in full view
Glenn Ashby & Peter Burling chat with Cameron Dunn about Te Rehutai
Emirates Team New Zealand team members Glenn Ashby and Peter Burling talk to Cameron Dunn from Live Sail Die about their second generation AC75 ‘Te Rehutai’. Video: Gareth Cooke –
ETNZ’s AC40s Go Head to Head
When a sailor of the stature of Ray ‘Razor’ Davies calls a day ‘Truly Awesome,’ it’s certainly time to sit up and pay attention. A sailor’s sailor, not driven to hyperbole, what Davies was describing was the simply epic sight of two AC40s, at pace, in breeze, going head-to-head. If there’s a better sight in sailing, it would perhaps be two AC75s doing the same, but whilst we wait for the latest ma
Prada Cup Challenger Series – Day 3 Wrap Up with Steely & Bradley
What a day…! It had everything, including a capsize from American Magic. At the time of filming this the rest of our team was flat out dealing with the aftermath
Eight Teams Looking For a Spot In The Final
At the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series Round 3, Group 4 is all about South America, with SSL Team Chile, SSL Team Peru, SSL Team Uruguay and SSL Team…
210 Boats Confirmed for the ‘Pati Catala De Vela’ Regatta in Vilanova I La Geltrú
It’s rare for professional sailors to look at a boat and go: “how does that work?” But down in Barcelona there is such a craft – the Patín de Vela, or more commonly the Patín Catalán – a hugely popular 18-foot-long, beach-launched catamaran with a 5.24-foot beam that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is controlled by minute adjustments on the dovetail mainsail and exquisite use of body we
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women of sailing!
It’s International Women’s Day and there has never been a more exciting time for women in sailing.
Melges 24 – Born in the USA
…It would introduce a new style of racing inspired by the success of Buddy Melges and his legendary America’s Cup victory. With pride and prowess, Melges Performance Sailboats took…
Emirates Team New Zealand roll out their AC75
There she is! The Kiwi version of the AC75. Emirates Team New Zealand rolled out their AC75 on Thursday 5th September with onlookers gazing with astonishment at the beast they
Ray Davies Joins NZ SailGP as Super Coach
An incredibly successful sailor with more than 20 years’ experience in America’s Cup campaigns, Ray Davies brings a wealth of knowledge to the New Zealand SailGP Team.
Emirates Team New Zealand take Te Kahu for her first flight
Te Kahu, the scaled down AC75 that Emirates Team New Zealand recently launched, had the opportunity to flap her wings during her maiden flight on the Hauraki Gulf and wow
