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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Artemis Racing Highlights of The 35th America's Cup Challenger Series

Artemis Racing: Highlights of The 35th America's Cup Challenger Series:

Published Jun 12, 2017: Wow, what a rollercoaster of a journey for Artemis Racing and their fans! Artemis Racing brought so much colour, happiness, fun, enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship to The 35th America's Cup Challenger Series.

Iain Percy on the Artemis luff up that ended Dean Barker's America's Cup hopes

Video above published Jun 9, 2017: Iain Percy describes the moment they passed SoftBank Japan on the deciding race of the America's Cup playoff semi-finals.

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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America’s Cup World Series, ACWS 2015, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 28-30, 2015

UPDATE August 28, 2015: ETNZ: Gothenburg Training Day
After a wet start to the day, the fleet finally got out on the race course for some valuable practice racing. Skipper Glenn Ashby describes the tight race course for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Gothenburg - Published on Aug 27, 2015

EP2 (PART 1): ARTEMIS RACING - ROAD TO BERMUDA -

An exclusive behind the scenes insight into what it takes to mount a challenge and compete in the 35th America's Cup. Follow Artemis Racing over six episodes in 2015 as the team prepares to win the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport.


Iain Percy's Goals for Gothenburg - Artemis Racing skipper Iain Percy has his sights set on a strong performance on home waters at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Gothenburg. Published on Aug 24, 2015: “It’s an incredibly proud moment for Artemis Racing and all of Sweden to be hosting the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series,” Percy said. But after a disappointing result at the inaugural event in Portsmouth last month, he is looking for his team to improve this time out. “We need to have slicker boat-handling. We need to make smarter decisions… Make no mistake, we’re out to beat each other.”

Racing starts in Gothenburg with the practice race on August 28, ahead of two days of Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series racing August 29-30.
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Glenn Ashby - one on one - Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby talks about the rebirth of the Kiwi team and an infusion of new, young talent, after the team was on the wrong side of one of the greatest comebacks in sport. Published on Aug 18, 2015


Ben Ainslie gives a tour of the Land Rover BAR base - “We will win the America’s Cup!” says Ben Ainslie who takes us on a tour of the Land Rover BAR base and talks up his chances. His old team mate, ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill weighs in as well.

Links:
35th America's Cup
ACWS, Gothenburg

ACWS Results

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