America's Cup, SoftBank Team Japan, Foiling Tack, Sailing Videos

America's Cup SoftBank Team Japan bounces back after accident:

Following a training accident which resulted in a dramatic wing breakage, SoftBank Team Japan's shore crew was hard at work repairing the damage. In an impressive 2 days the shore crew had the team back out on the water, and gained valuable experience which will serve them well during America's Cup racing next year. Video above published Oct 31, 2016

SoftBank Team Japan: First Foiling Tack:

The first foiling tack by SoftBank Team Japan back on April 19th, 2016. Long regarded as the “Holy Grail” of the America’s Cup, the maneuver has been the last significant barrier preventing America’s Cup teams from hypothetically foiling around an entire racecourse – a feat that if proven could potentially define the outcome of the 2017 America’s Cup. Video above published Aug 25, 2016

Get to Know: SoftBank Team Japan:

Video above published Oct 24, 2016

More info: 

• AmericasCup.com
• softbank-team-japan.americascup.com

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The Foiling Tack Explained, Flying the Course, Sailing Videos

SoftBank Team Japan: The Foiling Tack Explained:

“We know now that it’s achievable and it's a real game changer”, said Skipper and CEO Dean Barker. “We think most of the teams know we did it so the race is on now. The trick with the foil gybe was learning the different settings and techniques for different wind conditions and that’s going to be the same with the tacking.” Published Aug 25, 2016

Flying the course a game changer:

Now it can be told! The foiling tack is a game-changer. SoftBank Team Japan​ and then ORACLE TEAM USA, started foil-tacking upwind back in April. Earlier this summer, ORACLE TEAM USA, added the move to its repertoire when sailing in full manual-mode, and now the race is on to get around the race course without coming down off the foils. Published Aug 26, 2016

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