There are five race courses in Auckland for the 36th America’s Cup, and according to Dalts, we need five weeks per race course to maintain the level of fairness in the competion
New Zealand border is open . . . if you know the right person
It seems that it’s not just the UK that has coronavirus lockdown rules that are open to interpretation, as some 1500 foreigners have been allowed through the border
COVID-19 restrictions could have ‘some impact’ on America’s Cup
Following critical comments by the British and American AC36 teams, the New Zealand Government admitted that Covid-19 travel restrictions could have some impact on next year’s America’s Cup
Grant Simmer – Kiwis playing a competitive game!
INEOS Team UK chief executive Grant Simmer in conversation with veteran Australian yachting commentator Peter Shipway on his Cruising Yacht Club of Australia podcast
America’s Cup – ETNZ back up to speed with their AC75 build
Emirates Team New Zealand are quickly moving back up to speed with the build of their second AC75 in Auckland . . . Video here
Winners and last minute Losers
Many countries are posting their exit strategies for recovery from the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, but with the tangle of border and quarantine issues there will still be winners and last minute losers
Remember the fourth America’s Cup challenger?
Aficionados of the America’s Cup may remember that there are actually four challengers for AC36
American Magic head to New Zealand
American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s challenger team for the America’s Cup has shipped their AC75 to New Zealand
Iain Murray is Regatta Director for the 36th America’s Cup
Iain Murray appointed independent Regatta Director for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada
ETNZ are Back to Business under new level 3 Covid-19 rules
As New Zealand start the long road back from their strict COVID-19 lockdown, Emirates Team New Zealand resumed on water development and testing
New Zealand to Continue Sailing Ban under Level 3
Yachting New Zealand expect sailing to continue to be banned under coronavirus level 3 restriction in New Zealand when it comes into place on Tuesday, 28 April
America’s Cup – Britannia is back from Cagliari and ready to sail
Good news, or any news from the 36th America’s Cup organisation is always welcome, and today they have gone into overdrive