The final piece of the 37th America’s Cup training jigsaw fell into place with the initial launch and tow-test shakedown of the INEOS Britannia LEQ12, ‘T6’, out in the harbour at Mallorca.
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AC37 – ETNZ reveal new Foil design on AC40 / LEQ12 Test Boat
Emirates Team New Zealand revealed the first phase of its design development process with the sailing team thoroughly testing a new port foil out on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.
New Logo for 37th America’s Cup
The Official Logo of the 37th America’s Cup was revealed in Barcelona at the Museu Maritim de Barcelona
AC37 Recon Unit . . . Luna Rossa mast has fallen on hull and ground while hanging on crane
Dockside Recon Unit Notes: Mast has fallen on hull and ground while hanging on crane and guided with control lines right before being shrouded.
Alinghi Red Bull Racing hit 40+ Knots
After a few days off, the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team came back out of their temporary shed at the Barcelona Nautic Centre.
America’s Cup documentary series to showcase the people and the drama
The America’s Cup is to go mainstream with a behind-the-scenes documentary series on the 37th edition of the America’s Cup.
SailGP versus America’s Cup – Ainslie piecing it all together.
The final SailGP Season 3 event of 2022 will take place at the Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas, on 12-13 November.
RECON Roundup . . . Alinghi go boomless, Luna Rossa capsize while ETNZ pushing ahead
Latest reports from the AC37 Joint Reconnaissance Programme – Highlights include reports on the Alinghi Red Bull Racing raising their boomless mainsail system, and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli with a stunning blast out in their super-refined LEQ12 plus a quick dip
AC37 – That’s all for now . . . But plenty more to come
A very restricted portfolio of images released by INEOS Britannia of the reveal of their new T6 (LEQ12 test boat) in Palma, Mallorca.
INEOS Britannia reveal all new T6 test boat
INEOS Britannia reveal new ‘T6’ test boat in partnership with Mercedes-AMG F1 Applied Science.
On your bike . . . American Magic testing with cyclors in Pensacola
Cyclors seem to be on the way back . . . American Magic seen testing with cyclors in Pensacola.
American Magic is back . . . But the devil is in the detail.
American Magic is back on the water with the team putting in a long session of testing today ahead of a first sail that is imminent.