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The skipper of Luna Rossa at the 34th America's Cup in San Francisco, Max Sirena, has joined Emirates Team New Zealand as they work towards the 35th Match in Bermuda. Luna Rossa issued this brief statement: Team Luna Rossa Challenge…
The British America's Cup challenger, Land Rover BAR, has launched its latest testing boat – T2 – at their home in Portsmouth. This boat will increase the momentum already developed with the initial launch of 'T1' last October. It's the…
ORACLE TEAM USA will race in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda with the same crew that earned a second place finish in Gothenburg, Sweden in August. “We’re going with the same line-up as last time,” confirmed skipper…
Stuff.co.nz. By Duncan Johstone. Dean Barker admits it's strange to be working alongside Jimmy Spithill after the pair “were trying to rip each other's throats out two years ago”. Barker's ugly departure from Team New Zealand earlier this year saw…
The Squadron’s new race management system got its first real test, and came through with flying colours, in last Saturday’s Mini A regatta for the International Etchells class. The sophisticated computer system, developed by John Maclurcan and Alan Phillips, means…
Alameda, 17 September 2015 – Artemis Racing has announced today the signing of Italian star, Francesco Bruni. Bruni, from Palermo, Italy, is a three time Olympian and former helmsman of Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa. He is one of Italy’s most successful…
Chicago made maritime history today with Lake Michigan chosen as the first freshwater venue to host America’s Cup racing in the event’s 164-year history. The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago, a qualifying event for the 2017 America’s Cup…
After a social media post showing balloons being released at the recent America’s Cup event in Sweden resulted in a slew of complaints, the America’s Cup said they “regret” the balloon release, and have “put processes in place with all future local…
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda will be held from October 16-18 with Emirates Team New Zealand, Land Rover BAR, ORACLE TEAM USA, SoftBank Team Japan, Artemis Racing and Groupama Team France taking in part in the…
The 12 international amateur teams competing in the tenth edition of the world’s longest ocean race have started their 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation off the English coast at Southend. Race 1 to Rio de Janeiro of the global series, the…
Emirates Team New Zealand put together a Super Sunday in Sweden, to vault to the top of the leaderboard and claim the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Gothenburg. It was a difficult day on the tight race course, with…
WISeKey, as the ORACLE TEAM USA Official Fan App Supplier, has released the WISfans© ORACLE TEAM USA app providing fans with a unique mobile experience, facilitating full interaction with the team led by skipper Jimmy Spithill, who will be trying to win…
ORACLE TEAM USA won both races on opening day at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Gothenburg. But Land Rover BAR and Emirates Team New Zealand had good days as well with second and third place finishes respectively. …
Artemis Racing was pushing hard to put on a show for its home fans in Gothenburg, Sweden on the official practice day Friday. Unfortunately, that extra push led to a capsize, meaning the team missed out on the two practice…
“On Saturday afternoon the high pressure ridge will have moved north… we're expecting conditions of 10 to 15 knots. Then on Sunday the high pressure ridge may be close by or overhead, giving us lighter conditions with a chance of…
Imperial College London. By Laura Singleton. Imperial researchers have won an Academy of Management award for a study that reveals how imitation can help businesses stay ahead of their rivals. Dr Dmitry Sharapov, Assistant Professor, Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
It has only been a month since Emirates Team New Zealand finished second at the first Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth, but a month long enough for the sailing team to be chomping at the bit to…
America’s Cup action continues this week, as the fleet descends upon Gothenburg, Sweden for…
Artemis Racing has announced a squad of six sailors for the second event of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Gothenburg; with the final five man line-up to be announced next week. Skipper, Nathan Outteridge, will be joined by…
Stuff.co.nz Team New Zealand have had their America's Cup campaign boosted with sidelined Italian syndicate Luna Rossa lending them a testing boat. The Italians pulled out of the cup in protest to late changes made in design rules. But they…
Stuff.com.nz Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker paid the price for “internal mutiny” against his boss Grant Dalton. That's the theory of Peter Montgomery as he runs the rule over some of the most influential figures in New Zealand's proud…
The America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth marks the beginning of the long road to the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda. Nine World Series events will give the teams the chance to check out the competition in their foiling AC45s before…
I am often asked what I carry on board for various races and what is in my tool kit as a navigator. The navigator’s tasks on board can be varied. The role requires many specialist tools that would not normally…
NZ Herald. By Dylan Cleaver. It is a miserable day on the Solent, a grey strip of water that separates the southern coast of England from the Isle of Wight. The teeming rain, tidal currents and fluky winds will make…
Stockholm, 13 August 2015 – Artemis Racing has strengthened its sailing team with two new Swedish team members, Anders Gustafsson and Kalle Torlén; both Olympians, but from very different backgrounds. The pair join up with fellow Swedish Olympian, and London 2012 Champion, Fredrik…
From Superyachts to family cruisers, hundreds of boats are expected to come to Bermuda to enjoy the 35th America’s Cup in May/June of 2017. “We expect visiting yachts to make up a significant component of the visitors who will be…
According to a report on Britain's ITV News, almost a quarter of a million people watched the first America's Cup World Series event in Portsmouth last month. It was half the expected number but obviously affected by the cancellation of…
The America’s Cup is delighted to partner with Bermuda’s iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as the Official Hotel of the 35th America’s Cup. The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – the “Grand Dame of Bermuda” – recently celebrated its…
Extreme winds forced the cancellation of racing at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth on Sunday, but didn’t dampen enthusiasm for a Royal visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. With no racing to close out…
Ben Ainslie, the most decorated Olympic sailor of all time, and the man who is leading the British challenge for the America’s Cup, holds a narrow lead after the first day of racing at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World…
Racing for the 35th America’s Cup is set to begin. Saturday marks the start of the race to Bermuda, as the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series gets underway in Portsmouth. Six teams will begin to accumulate points toward the…
Ben Ainslie, the hometown hero at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth, is finding his rivals are keen on naming him the favourite ahead of this weekend’s racing. “I think Ben is clearly faster than everyone,” ORACLE…
Australians can watch every regatta of the 35th America’s Cup on FOX SPORTS Australia, which has acquired exclusive rights to the event. “With this agreement, FOX SPORTS has demonstrated a strong commitment to the America’s Cup,” said Harvey Schiller, the…
Enhanced online coverage of the America’s Cup will be available through a new service called AC+, available via the new America’s Cup app and website. The new online service operates in parallel with international broadcast agreements that will bring live…
Daily Star. By Andy Rose. BEN AINSLIE admits his fear of failure is the driving force behind his America’s Cup campaign. British sailing’s golden boy kicks off his bid to create sporting history on home waters tomorrow when the World…
Stuff.co.nz Peter Burling is playing down the personal rivalries as Team New Zealand get set to start their next America's Cup campaign with the world series event in England this weekend. The event includes all six teams so far confirmed…
Rivalries are being stoked one week ahead of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series which begins with a Parade of Sail in front of the Waterfront and Fanzone areas in Portsmouth on Thursday July 23. The first competition of…
The Endeavour Community Sailing Program has announced the selection of the O’Pen BIC dinghy for the new community effort to inspire Bermuda youths for sailing. The O’Pen BICs will also be used in their STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art…
Skipper Jimmy Spithill (AUS) will lead his team into the first event of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth later this month. Sailing team manager Tom Slingsby (AUS/USA) will serve as tactician with Kyle Langford (AUS) trimming…
RS Sailing is the latest industry heavyweight to get behind the America’s Cup community sailing program, Endeavour, providing eight “RS Feva” dinghies for youth sailors. The RS Feva is a world leading double-handed sailing dinghy with a huge following across…
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