Here Tom Morris of Mozzy Sails looks at the significant structural failure on ETNZ’s AC40 (varient) and what will be required to rethink the load distribution in the bow during nosedive events
Americas Cup
INEOS Britannia – First-stepping of the ‘Silver Arrow’ carbon mast and rigging
The INEOS Britannia shore team and technicians had a busy day dockside Friday in Palma with the crucial first-stepping of the ‘Silver Arrow’ T6 LEQ12 carbon mast and rigging
ETNZ Roll out structure upgrade package for all AC40s
Following the recent damage to their converted AC40 during testing Emirates Team New Zealand is has been busy coming-up with a fix.
ETNZ AC40 suffers bow damage in high-speed nose-dive
Emirates Team New Zealand have suffered damage to the bow of their converted AC40 after an early start testing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in some top end conditions.
INEOS Britannia LEQ12 first launch and tow-test shakedown in Mallorca
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.
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
