Defiant, the first AC75 built for New York YC American Magic, departed the team’s winter base at the Port of Pensacola on Wednesday, 27 May, 2020, bound for Auckland, New Zealand
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
America’s Cup – Te Aihe is back in New Zealand
It was a low key but very welcome return for the Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 ‘Te Aihe in the dark hours of Tuesday morning , video here
No-reserve auction for S&S 12 Metre Enterprise
The S&S 12 Metre Enterprise is going under the hammer in a no-reserve auction this June
Could J Class yacht racing be the most expensive hobby on earth?
The initial cost isn’t really that much . . . I am told by a J Class yacht owner as we stand at the harbour of Hamilton, Bermuda
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
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
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
Professional sailing – A reality or a House of Cards
The recent shutdown of the Big-Boat regatta scene and the postponement of the Olympic Games by the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the fragility of professional sailing
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
America’s Cup – Luna Rossa switch to electric winches
Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena confirmed that during the Italian Coronavirus lock down Luna Rossa carried out test sailing in Cagliari with a reduced crew of only five sailors, in compliance with health regulations
