Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia team suffered a double capsize, culminating in a complete ‘turtle’ of their T6 LEQ12 test boat.
Americas Cup
The Swiss are, pardon the pun, on a roll . . .
With the new Alinghi Red Bull Racing AC40 now unwrapped and taken into the shed to be worked on while the AC75 would be out sailing and the obvious anticipation around that.
AC37 – Orient Express Team’s AC75 construction expected to begin in May
Tip & Shaft sail racing have reported that construction of the French Orient Express Team future AC75 will begin in May 2023
AC37 – French Challenger will be known as Orient Express Team
The Accor hotel group has committed to K-Challenge for the 37th America’s Cup with the name Orient Express Team
AC37 – Welcome Aboard Skipper
Sir Ben Ainslie came back onboard T6 his LEQ12 in Palma, alternating wheel time with Giles Scott and with Luke Parkinson, Leigh McMillan and Iain Jensen on Board
INEOS Britannia join the ‘Slow Mo Capsize Club’
The INEOS Britannia team joined the ‘Slow Mo Capsize Club’ over the weekend
AC37 – Emirates Team New Zealand capsize their LEQ12 again
When Emirates Team New Zealand capsize an AC40 in LEQ12 mode, the analysis and the spotlight is intense.
AC37 – Did American Magic copy mainsheet tweak from Italians?
The boomless mainsheet was key to Cup success in AC36 . . but to win in Barcelona the teams will have to push this development further.
INEOS Britannia LEQ12 returns to Bay of Palma
The INEOS Britannia LEQ12 (T6) returned to the Bay of Palma for the ongoing commissioning process.
France join 37th America’s Cup with K-Challenge Racing
Matt Sheahan looks at the latest team to join the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.
France Confirmed Entry for 37th America’s Cup in 2024
The 37th America’s Cup have accepted the French America’s Cup team ‘K-Challenge Racing’ as a challenger for AC37.
INEOS Britannia finally hoist their sails
All five AC teams were in action. This included Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia finally returning to the water with rig and sails, following the ruling, handed down by the AC Rules Committee, against their towing mast.
