The 37th America’s Cup first AC40 Preliminary Regatta, starts in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain on Thursday 14 September 2023
America’s Cup first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova from 14-17 September
The 37th America’s Cup first Preliminary Regatta, sailed in AC40 monohulls, starts in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain on Wednesday 13 September 2023.
SailGP and America’s Cup begin European events in a crowded market
The European leg of SailGP Kicks off with the third event of Season 4 in Saint-Tropez this weekend (9-10 September).
Alinghi Red Bull Racing splash second AC40
Alinghi Red Bull Racing, the Swiss challenger for the 37th America’s Cup has received its second AC40.
Germany, Sweden and Australia join America’s Cup Youth & Women event
The line-up for the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup has been completed with teams from Germany, Sweden and Australia joining the established six official entrants
INEOS AC40 ‘Athena’ takes flight in Palma
INEOS Britannia, have launched their AC40, the yacht they will use to race in the initial Preliminary Regattas for the 37th America’s Cup.
ETNZ back on the water with rebuilt LEQ12
Emirates Team New Zealand made a quick return to Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf today on their newly repaired LEQ12.
Sooner or later boats will break
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
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.
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.
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