Iain Murray and Richard Slater return for 37th America’s Cup in positions they both occupied for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland.
ETNZ AC40 hits the water at over 20+ knots in light 8-10 knots of breeze
It was up up and away on a very successful maiden sail for Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC40. After a long tow out behind the team’s hydrogen powered chase boat ‘Chase Zero’, the sails hoisted and sheeted on, it took…
First AC40 christened and launched at ETNZ Auckland base
The first AC40 was Christened by Emirates Team New Zealand designer Elise Beavis at the team’s new base on Wynyard Point.
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.
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.
Superyacht Cup Palma – Here come the Js
A quartet of J Class yachts launched the latest edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta with a superb symphony of sail racing out on the Bay of Palma.
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)
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.