Luna Rossa Challenge America's Cup AC75 Boat Concept

America's Cup AC75 Boat Concept

Luna Rossa Challenge video above published Jul 1, 2019.

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The Luna Rossa Journey & Quest for the Ultimate Prize (video)

The Luna Rossa Journey & Quest for the Ultimate Prize

Luna Rossa’s quest for the America's Cup began two decades ago. An epic win of the Louis Vuitton Cup in Auckland in 2000, defeating America One, to move on to the America's Cup finals against Team New Zealand was a defining moment for Patrizio Bertelli’s Italian challenge that has endured the test of time and continues their pursuit in the 36th America's Cup presented by Prada.

Produced by award winning producer, Michael Mann and renowned editor, Claire Simpson (Academy Award for Platoon) this film captures the extreme moments on the water, from the America's Cup racing in Auckland to Valencia and on to San Francisco.

In the words of the late Sir Peter Blake: ‘You didn't win…but you only lose if you don’t have the courage to return.” Overcoming disappointing, to challenge again, the film explores the intensity of human resolve that makes the America's Cup the most complex trophy to win. Luna Rossa Challenge video above published May 5, 2019.

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Max Sirena On The Challenge For The 36th America's Cup (video)

Max  Sirena On The Challenge For The 36th America's Cup

Max Sirena, at the "Incontri in Blu" event, talks about his dream to win the America's Cup for Italy with Luna Rossa Challenge. Luna Rossa Challenge video above published Mar 15, 2019.

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The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition (video)

The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition

The World Sailing Show - March 2019 Edition:

00:52 The Golden Globe – The first two home 

08:00 Spindrift – Down and out again 

10:19 Cool kit – Innovations for 2019

18:36 Another Challenger for the America’s Cup 

19:39 Hempel World Cup Series Miami 

After 211 days at sea, Jean-Luc Van Den Heede completed his solo circumnavigation and took the trophy for the 2019 Golden Globe Race. Among those waiting to greet him was the man who had started it all, the first man to lap the planet non-stop and alone, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The man who just missed out despite a 15,000 mile epic chase - second placed Mark Slats describes his trip around the world. From the first to the fastest, how Spindrift’s campaign to set a new round the world time was delivered a crushing blow…again. Plus, a look at some of the coolest kit for 2019. Finally, a report on the latest in the America’s Cup World and the Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. The World Sailing Show video above published Feb 24, 2019:

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America's Cup News Update, The Mule and More (video)

The Mule...and other Cup news

An Italian cat, an American mule and a British pocket rocket are breaking new territory in the quest to create an extraordinary new generation of machines for the 36th America’s Cup. World Sailing Show video above published Feb 12, 2019.

More info: nyyc.org/36th-america-s-cup

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Latest Plans for the 36th America's Cup Unveiled (video)

Latest plans for the 36th America's Cup unveiled

The World Sailing Show video above published Oct 25, 2018: Challengers of Record Luna Rossa brought the America's Cup show to its spiritual home, Cowes, Isle of Wight (IOW) as plans for the 36th America's Cup in Auckland 2021 were unveiled.

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INEOS TEAM UK Officially Challenge for the 36th America's Cup (video)

Britain's INEOS TEAM UK officially challenge for the 36th America's Cup

INEOS TEAM UK video above published Jul 1, 2018: Britain's INEOS TEAM UK, representing Royal Yacht Squadron Racing, have officially entered the 36th America's Cup in their bid to win sports oldest international trophy for Britain in 2021.
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Volvo Ocean Race & Sail Newport, NYYC Regatta Season 2018 (video)

Volvo Ocean Race Newport RI 2018 with Brad Read of Sail Newport

Volvo Ocean Race Newport RI 2018 with Brad Read of Sail Newport (domain: sailnewport.org).

Newport Living & Lifestyles video above published May 8, 2018: Champion Sailor and executive director Brad Read of Sail Newport speaks on the impact of the Volvo Ocean Race and VOR Village at Fort Adams State Park in Newport Rhode Island. Through VOR’s nine month journey with the world’s toughest sailors from around the world, Newport Rhode Island is directly impacting children’s interest in sailing, the RI economy, Earth conservationists and the sailing community as a whole.

Newport, Rhode Island, for many years, was home to the series of yacht races for the America's Cup. The waters off Newport have been a key sailing venue for the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) since the beginning of its history. In addition to its Manhattan headquarters, located inland, the NYYC maintains "Harbour Court", a clubhouse opened in 1988 on the water in Newport.

Don't Miss Out on the New York Yacht Club's 2018 Regatta Season:

New York Yacht Club video above published on May 15, 2018: "Whether it's the tradition and history of the 164th Annual Regatta, the pure competition of the One-Design Regatta or the pageantry of Race Week at Newport (Rhode Island) presented by Rolex, the New York Yacht Club is hosting an event for you this summer. Sign-up now and set your sights on Newport, and the podium."

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The America's Cup AC75 Boat Concept Revealed (Video)

The America's Cup AC75 boat concept revealed

EmiratesTeamNZ video above published Nov 20, 2017: Here it is! The ground-breaking new America's Cup Class race boat concept. The AC75 is the bold new high performance fully foiling monohull. Grant Dalton: “Once foiling, the AC75 has the potential to be faster than an AC50 both upwind and downwind.”

The 2021 America's Cup will be in New Zealand, 2017 Winner and current Defender of the 'Auld Mug' 

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VIDEO: The exciting new #americascup class boat is revealed. A full foiling monohull made for match racing #AC75 #ETNZ #ARL @VirtualEyeTV pic.twitter.com/NNGIDvz0FL

— EmiratesTeamNZ (@EmiratesTeamNZ) November 20, 2017

Congratulations @peteburling 2017 @worldsailing Male Sailor of the year topping of what has been an incredible year 4 the entire #ETNZ team pic.twitter.com/kJUoShWIZl

— EmiratesTeamNZ (@EmiratesTeamNZ) November 8, 2017

VIDEO: A really special day for #ETNZ taking the cup to the good people of #Kaikoura #newzealandscup @RNZYS @ToyotaNZ #believe pic.twitter.com/nZCKUqOT0w

— EmiratesTeamNZ (@EmiratesTeamNZ) October 14, 2017

Behind the #AmericasCup sits a number of world class New Zealand companies. Congratulations @EmiratesTeamNZ on a fantastic series! pic.twitter.com/17Px5wE0C1

— NZTE (@NZTEnews) June 27, 2017

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America's Cup in New Zealand (video), A Return To Monohulls in 2021

The Americas Cup Trophy on a Road Trip in New Zealand

EmiratesTeamNZ video above published Oct 5, 2017: A bit of precision packing at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and the Hilux's are on the road for the Toyota New Zealand #believe regional tour of #NewZealand with some precious cargo.

Visiting Edgecumbe

The people turned out to see the Auld Mug!

Sailing news:

• America’s Cup Will Return to Monohulls in 2021 - The New York Times: "Details remain elusive because Team New Zealand does not plan to announce the full specifications for the race until March 31."
• New York Yacht Club to challenge Team NZ for America's Cup in 2021 |  TVNZ: NYYC held the Auld Mug from 1851 until 1983, and is the first syndicate to announce its intent to challenge.

The Hardest Yards

EmiratesTeamNZ video above published Jul 23, 2017: A Look Back To Emirates Team NZ Victory in Bermuda--long before being in the spotlight of the America's Cup in Bermuda, the most important testing and development that would set the foundation for Emirates Team New Zealand victory was done in long hours on the water of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. Here is a look back...

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America's Cup J Class Classics (video) and Oracle Team USA (video)

J Class - Americas Cup classics come to town

Video above published Jul 16, 2017: The spectacular J Class - Only 10 were ever built from just 20 designs and their reign lasted less than a decade. In the 1930s they were the most technically advanced yachts in the world. For 87 years they have been the epitome of the America’s Cup. Today, little has changed. And when they rolled into Bermuda, the spectacle was unique.

With America's Cup Defender New Zealand's decision to return to monohulls for the next America's Cup, time for one last look at the foiling America's Cup catamarans:

Poetry in Motion: ORACLE TEAM USA's "17" at Sail on the Great Sound in Bermuda (video published Jun 12, 2017),

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World Sailing Show September 2017; Next America's Cup Monohulls

The World Sailing Show - September 2017

Video above published Aug 28, 2017:

01:02 - Lendy Cowes Week
07:15 - News
09:29 - International Moth Worlds
12:28 - Rolex Fastnet Race
19:35 - Gitana 17 launched

• The Rolex Fastnet Race, the sailor’s Everest and this year there was a bumper entry and some fiercely close racing.
• There was also a record turn out for the International Moth World Championships where the world’s rock stars gathered, hot foot from the America’s Cup.
• The beast gets launched as Gitana 17 prepares to change the future. A visit with the boat and the brains behind the project.
• Plus, new talent, new trophy, new events and a new record at Lendy Cowes Week.

Sailing News: Next America's Cup: Foiling Monohulls?

• America’s Cup to ditch catamarans in favor of monohulls - The Washington Post: "... The Kiwis did not say whether the boats will have foils or canting keels. More details were promised at the end of the month. Team New Zealand released a statement after Italian billionaire Patrizio Bertelli, boss of the Italian Challenger of Record Luna Rossa and CEO of Prada, told La Stampa that the next regatta will be sailed in monohulls as a condition of his group helping the cash-strapped Kiwis in the 35th America’s Cup ..." read more at the link above
• Sailing professor Mark Orams: America's Cup monohulls are "dramatic, extremely fast" - NZ Herald: "Monohulls will provide spectacular America's Cup racing to match what the catamarans provided in Bermuda, according to the sailing Professor Mark Orams. The former Team New Zealand member said the foiling monohulls were better suited to Auckland's conditions, and monohulls would see a welcome return to more traditional sailing techniques involving more crew members. It would almost certainly see an end otocycle-grinding ..." read more at link above.
• Government pushes for big say in next America's Cup regatta - NZ Herald: "Documents obtained by the Herald under the Official Information Act reveal the extent of strategising that took place in the days after Team New Zealand's stunning win in Bermuda to ensure the Government would have a seat at the bargaining table.Team NZ are set to reveal their plans for the next event, likely to be held in early 2021, later this month. This follows negotiations with Luna Rossa, the challenger of record."

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America's Cup Parade In Auckland, New Zealand (video)

America's Cup Parade Auckland

Video above published July 6, 2017: It's fair to say the America's Cup welcome home parade in Auckland was a pretty special day for everyone at Emirates Team New Zealand. The parade in central Auckland on Thursday, July 6th, celebrated the team and their incredible victory and to welcome the return of the America’s Cup to New Zealand for the first time since it left in 2003.

We won the America's Cup!

Video above published on Jun 26, 2017: "We did it. The America's Cup​ is coming home for New Zealand."

When Emirates Team New Zealand sped through the finish line to win the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda, Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) became the next defender and trustee of the Auld Mug. And the moment the New Zealand boat crossed the line to win the America’s Cup, the RNZYS accepted a challenge from Luna Rossa’s Circolo della Vela Sicillia (CVS) for the 36th America’s Cup. Representatives from the two teams and clubs will decide on the rules for the next America’s Cup. It is expected that the Protocol will be released in a few weeks, defining (among other things):

• Structure of the organizing body of the event (commercially and sportively)
• Venue(s)
• Dates of the event
• Class of boat(s) to be used (with Class Rule to follow)
• Regatta format, including preliminary or World Series type events (if any)
• Entry process and associated fees
• Nationality restrictions
• Media/commercial rights restrictions / split between event organizer and teams
• Profit sharing between event organizer and teams

Once the rules are defined and published, clubs and their teams will have the information needed to decide whether to take up the challenge for the 36th America's Cup.

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Emirates Team New Zealand, Winners of the 35th America's Cup (video)

Emirates Team New Zealand, winners of the 35th America's Cup

Video above published June 26, 2017

35th America's Cup: Event Highlights

Video above published June 26, 2017

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35th America's Cup, Bermuda, June 24-26, Video & LIVE Twitter Feeds

America's Cup match, presented by Louis Vuitton:

Jun 26, 2017: New Zealand celebrates, "We did it. The America's Cup​ is coming home for New Zealand."

UPDATE June 26: Emirates Team New Zealand Wins the America's Cup! Sailing a clearly superior and faster boat with a dedicated and talented crew supported by an equally dedicated and talented shore support team, the Kiwis won the first (and only) race on Monday, clinching the 7th (Match) point to become the new Defender of the America's Cup. Congrats to the Kiwis who came back from a devastating loss to Oracle Team USA at San Francisco in the 34th America's Cup.

@EmiratesTeamNZ Winners of the 35th @americascup ! pic.twitter.com/XRGrkHwwrV

— EmiratesTeamNZ (@EmiratesTeamNZ) June 26, 2017

When you win the oldest trophy in international sport, it calls for a #MoetMoment! Lots of emotion from @EmiratesTeamNZ on the water. 🇳🇿 🍾 pic.twitter.com/R2HDcaF75T

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 26, 2017

Final Helmsmen Press Conference Race, Emirates Team NZ Wins the America's Cup!

Above video streamed LIVE June 26, 2017.

Nathan Outteridge on key differences between Challenger and Defender

Video above published Jun 26, 2017: Artemis Racing skipper Nathan Outteridge speaks to the differences between '17' and 'Aotearoa', ORACLE TEAM USA and Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup Class yachts. Key differences include foil shape, control systems and the most obvious being the Kiwi's use of innovative pedal-powered bicycles rather than traditional pedestal grinders. These differences proved pivotal.

Sunday 25th June Race Round-Up:

June 25, 2017 UPDATE:  Emirates Team NZ won both races Sunday, sailing faster and making fewer mistakes than its rival Oracle Team USA. Emirates Team New Zealand now leads 6-1 and only needs one more win on Monday to win the America's Cup!

24th June: Race Round-Up

Jun 24, 2017: The third day of the America's Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton saw drama on the water. The Kiwi's took the first race, but ORACLE TEAM USA came charging back to win the second.

June 24, 2017: Emirates Team NZ leads 4-1 having won the first race Saturday, and losing to Oracle Team USA for the first time in the second race of the day. Racing will continue Sunday and go into Monday due to USA's win today.

17-18 June (first weekend) Racing Round-Up:

June 17-18: Emirates Team New Zealand won races 1, 2, 3, & 4, in dominating fashion, sailing faster and closer to the wind (pointing higher upwind), and leads 3-0. Races continue Saturday, June 24.

The Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match races are on the Great Sound in Bermuda--the 35th America's Cup sailing match races in Bermuda--Challenger is Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA, the America's Cup Defender.

35th America's Cup Virtual Eye: Races LIVE and Replay

Current Date and Time in Bermuda:

America's Cup Match Presented By Louis Vuitton (winner is the first team to win 7 points--Emirates Team New Zealand started with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers):

• Saturday June 17th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 1 & 2 
• Sunday June 18th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 3 & 4 
• Saturday June 24th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 5 & 6 
• Sunday June 25th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 7 & 8 Emirates Team NZ Leads 6-1
• Monday June 26th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Race 9 won by Emirates Team NZ which is match point to win the America's Cup 7-1 over Oracle Team USA.

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Highlights of the 2017 America's Cup Superyacht Regatta in Bermuda

Highlights of the 2017 America's Cup Superyacht Regatta in Bermuda

Video above published Jun 22, 2017: With all the high speed drama and excitement of the 35th America’s Cup as a spectacular backdrop, coupled with the chance to discover the beautiful island of Bermuda, the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta lured 13 superyacht crews and six magnificent J Class yachts for three days of thrilling racing hosted by Boat International Media. Highlights of the 2017 America's Cup Superyacht Regatta in Bermuda

Keeping Focused and pushing on

Video above published Jun 21, 2017: After a couple of days in the shed for some modifications Emirates Team New Zealand​ were back out on the water pushing hard and focusing on continuous gains before America's Cup​ racing resumes on Saturday, June 24.

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Emirates Team NZ's Secrets Uncovered & Iain Percy on Apparent Wind

Uncovered: Emirates Team New Zealand pedal power secrets

Video above published Jun 18, 2017: Andy Claughton of Land Rover BAR discusses Emirates Team New Zealand's control systems and the developments in play. Emirates Team NZ currently leads the America's Cup 3-0 over Oracle Team USA with races to recommence this Saturday in Bermuda. Emirates Team NZ could "take the Cup back" with 4 more wins against Oracle Team USA this weekend.

Apparent wind with Iain Percy

Video above published Jun 19, 2017: Iain Percy, tactician and Team Manager for Artemis Racing, explains the concept of apparent wind. Apparent wind is the force that allows America's Cup Class yachts to reach 3x the wind speed. In simple terms speed breeds more speed!

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2017 America's Cup: Foiling Revolutionizes Sailing (video)

2017 America's Cup: Foiling revolutionizes sailing

Video above published May 25, 2017: Foiling has pushed the limits of sailing in the America's Cup.

Michael Douglas does Opening Day at the 35th America's Cup

Video above published May 28, 2017: Michael Douglas is a Hollywood legend, but what you may not know is that he was born and bred in Bermuda, the Home of the 35th America's Cup. The actor performed the traditional roof wetting ceremony to mark the official opening of the America's Cup Village, and then headed out on the water to take in a spectacular first day of racing."

America's Cup racing resumes Saturday, June 24th.

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35th America's Cup, Bermuda, June 17-18, Video & LIVE Twitter Feeds

America's Cup match, presented by Louis Vuitton:

18th June Race Day Round-Up:

Helmsmen Press Conference Race Day 2:

Streamed LIVE June 18, 2017.

UPDATE June 18: Emirates Team New Zealand won races 3 & 4 in dominating fashion, sailing faster and closer to the wind (pointing higher upwind), and leads 3-0. With the next races on Saturday, June 24, Oracle Team USA has five days to figure out how to match and exceed Emirates Team NZ, or this will all end as an 8-race series on Sunday, June 25th. Forecasts for next weekend call for winds similar to today (June 18).

UPDATE June 17: Emirates Team New Zealand won both races 1 & 2 in light wind on the first day, Saturday, June 17, 2017, and holds a 1-0 lead over Defender Oracle Team USA (Emirates Team New Zealand started with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers).

June 17th races 1 & 2 highlights:

America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA meets the Challenger Emirates Team USA in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match races on the Great Sound in Bermuda.

The rematch: Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA

The 35th America's Cup sailing match races started June 17, in Bermuda. The Challenger is Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA, the America's Cup Defender.

Current Date and Time in Bermuda:

America's Cup Match Presented By Louis Vuitton (winner is the first team to win 7 points--Emirates Team New Zealand starts with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers):

• Saturday June 17th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 1 & 2 
• Sunday June 18th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 3 & 4 
• Saturday June 24th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 5 & 6 
• Sunday June 25th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 7 & 8* 
• Monday June 26th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 9* & 10* 
• Tuesday June 27th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 11*, 12*, & 13* (*if needed)

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America's Cup Prep: Emirates Team NZ Wing Sail 2 Flies Again (video)

Wing 2 flies again

Video above published Jun 14, 2017: Just one week ago the Emirates Team New Zealand wing sail was in tatters. Now it is as good as new, Emirates Team NZ sailing around the Great Sound in preparation for the 35th America's Cup starting June 17, against the America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA.

ORACLE TEAM USA Preparations for the 35th America's Cup Match Races

Published Jun 13, 2017: One huge checklist before the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match races begin. In the above video, check in with ORACLE TEAM USA bowman/grinder Matt Cassidy as final preparations are underway.

The 35th America's Cup sailing match races start June 17, in Bermuda. The Challenger is Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA, the America's Cup Defender.

America's Cup Match Presented By Louis Vuitton (winner is the first team to win 7 races):

• Saturday June 17th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 1 & 2 
• Sunday June 18th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 3 & 4 
• Saturday June 24th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 5 & 6 
• Sunday June 25th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 7 & 8* 
• Monday June 26th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 9* & 10* 
• Tuesday June 27th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 11*, 12*, & 13* (*if needed) 

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