The first AC40 off the production line was unloaded from its ship and transported into the Emirates Team New Zealand base in a typically understated fashion last week.
Americas Cup
America’s Cup – Alinghi Red Bull Racing capsize off Barcelona
Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s BoatZero capsized off Barcelona while towing back with sails down
AC37 – Alinghi Red Bull Racing first to launch in Barcelona
Swiss America’s Cup AC37 challenger Alinghi Red Bull Racing team launched its AC75 training yacht in Barcelona at their temporary base in the Marina Barcelona.
America’s Cup Barcelona bases allocated
Emirates Team New Zealand, as holder of the America’s Cup had the honour of picking their base area first and has selected the World Trade Centre site at the western end of the official America’s Cup race village
First AC40 ready for shipping to Auckland, New Zealand
The first AC40 is just weeks away from being shipped from the McConaghy build facility in China to its new base in Auckland, New Zealand.
37th America’s Cup – Rules Committee Announced
The Rules Committee for the 37th America’s Cup has been announced . . . They are, Mark Ellis (UK), Marc Wintermantel (SUI) and Stan Honey (USA)
AC37 – Location, Location, Location
Team Principal and helm of INEOS Britannia, Sir Ben Ainslie, speaks about Barcelona, the venue for the 37th America’s Cup, and what it means for the teams logistics, weather performance
Nat Shaver, INEOS Britannia’s Foil Designer
Nat Shaver is a new recruit for INEOS Britannia’s 37th America’s Cup campaign, Nat brings with him a huge amount experience from four previous Cup campaigns
Emirates Team New Zealand hit 87mph!
ETNZ have just completed a successful week of testing Piloted by Glenn Ashby, hitting 87mph (140 kmph)
Ainslie moves British America’s Cup team to Mallorca
Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenger of Record, Ineos Britannia, is reported to be moving to the Spanish Mediterranean island of Mallorca ahead of the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.
ETNZ Chase Zero hits range and speed milestones
Emirates Team New Zealand have been continuing the commissioning and testing of their hydrogen powered foiling chase boat ‘Chase Zero’ on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.
INEOS BRITANNIA donate America’s Cup boat to Museum
INEOS BRITANIA recently delivered their Americas Cup race boat “Britannia II” skippered by Sir Ben Ainslies in the 36th Americas Cup Auckland 2021 to the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes.
