ETNZ set new wind powered land speed world record

Emirates Team New Zealand and Land speed pilot Glenn Ashby have sailed ‘Horonuku’, their wind powered land speed world record craft, faster than any previous records.

ETNZ AC40 suffers bow damage in high-speed nose-dive

Emirates Team New Zealand have suffered damage to the bow of their converted AC40 after an early start testing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in some top end conditions.

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

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.

Emirates Team New Zealand hit 87mph!

ETNZ have just completed a successful week of testing Piloted by Glenn Ashby, hitting 87mph (140 kmph)

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.

First AC40 is out of the mould

Emirates Team New Zealand released some images of the first AC40 out of the mould.

ETNZ Take Flight In Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat

Just one week after Emirates Team New Zealand first christened their hydrogen-powered foiling catamaran ‘Chase Zero’, the 10m prototype was up and foiling around the Waitematā harbour in Auckland

Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat

Emirates Team New Zealand have launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland

New Zealand to bar Russian super yachts and aircraft

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has introduced a sanctions bill to bar Russian and Belarus super yachts, ships and aircraft from entering its waters or airspace

Burling confirmed as Skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand’s core sailing team will consist of six key sailors led by Skipper Pete Burling.