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Arms Race for the ETNZ lads at the A Class Worlds!
There is a big contingent from inside Emirates Team New Zealand all preparing for the A Class World Championships starting this weekend at Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore. Not used
Project Speed: Horonuku Has Landed
Horonuku has arrived safely in Australia. Clearing customs this week in Adelaide after its journey via sea from Auckland over the past month or so. As sure as the sun rises each day, Landspeed pilot Glenn Ashby was there to meet the containers loaded with every conceivable item required for an outback World Record Wind Powered Landspeed attempt as well as Horonuku itself.
The next rule of rules according to Pete Melvin
Pete Melvin has come a long way since the first boat he built as a 6-year old, which, unfortunately, would not float. But he didn’t let that initial setback discourage him.
Burling & Tuke join Emirates Team New Zealand
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke look rather impressed to have joined Emirates Team New Zealand. Whilst we all think this is brilliant and exciting news, we can’t understand why these
The Kiwi Way, NINJA STYLE!
Love it. Kiwi Ninjas take over Larry Ellison’s pad! Source Oracle owner Larry Ellison’s “party house” was apparently given a Kiwi makeover this morning. A home was decorated with New
Luna Rossa do it again
We didn’t manage to watch the race this morning, but did predict the outcome. LR would win, Artemis would be there to show how much they have improved. Here is
Emirates Team New Zealand gets Kiwi government funding
In a case of irony that will have 3/4’s of Kiwis fuming, Emirates Team New Zealand has been awarded a NZ Government Research & Development Fund – the same that was given
Bangin’ the Corners
[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIZz5tND79A’] If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t seen this awesome vid (there have only been 34 odd thousand views) then you are missing out!!! Created by
Louis Vuitton – R3 (R4 Postponed)
[Header Image: ACEA / Gilles Martin-Raget] Race 3 Highlights Another race completed today with only 1 boat finishing. These boats are fragile. Racing day after day, both teams are having
Artemis – Cleared for take off!
Update 1.40pm NZ 25/7/13:A selection of Images from Artemis Racing’s Facebook page of today’s successful outing / Photos: Sander van der Borch Update 1pm NZ 25/7/13: Artemis Video – she
Team New Zealand looking to upgrade their tin shed
Emirates Team New Zealand are discussing a new, permanent home on Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter for a base which team boss Grant Dalton describes as “much more than a tin shed”.
Project Speed Update: Touchdown For The Pilot
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.
Dalton in Team New Zealand’s Future
Click here to watch the 3 News Report Grant Dalton says Emirates Team New Zealand’s future is looking positive and, importantly, he will be a part of it. Dalton has
Team Barker or Team Burling – You Decide
The rumour mill is running wild this afternoon with speculation that Peter “young buck” Burling has or is set to replace Dean “I’ve had my day” Barker as helm of
Welcome Home Team New Zealand – Shed 10, 4th October
If you love ETNZ then get along to the welcome home gathering! LSD can’t be there as we are out of the country, so if any LSD’ers get along then
Luna Rossa take Race One
Luna Rossa have taken the 1st win in the Louis Vuitton Semi Finals in San Fran this morning beating Artemis Racing by One minute and 57 seconds. Start Replay: [youtuber
ISAF Sailor(s) of the Year. Who will take the cake and glory?
SourceThe International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and Rolex are proud to announce the Nominees for the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2012. ISAF received nominations for the 2012
SPANKED!
Well there you have it folks – Emirates Team New Zealand are through to the Louis Vuitton finals with a lot wondering – will they have any competition? [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om1alRlvP_o’]
Peter Burling challenging for Dean Barker’s job
[Source: Duncan Johnstone / stuff.co.nz] Peter Burling states his case for Dean Barker’s job when he makes his long awaited debut for Team New Zealand in China tomorrow. Post by
ETNZ Designers – Step away from the the computer!
[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk0GST_uVLw’] The boys behind the desks get to venture out onto the big open blue to watch their designs in action. Emirates Team New Zealand seventh day on San
