The America's Cup Revolution: Foiling Cats (video)

The America's Cup Revolution: Foiling

Video above published May 3, 2017: The America's Cup has always been about pushing the limits of technology in sailing, particularly in recent years. One of the hallmarks of the modern America's Cup is the introduction of foiling, reaching speeds never seen before and allowing the boats to literally "fly" above the water.

The America's Cup Revolution: There has been a revolution in the America's Cup - a shift from monohulls racing far offshore to incredibly fast, foiling catamarans raced close to shore by high-performance athletes. Yet over 166 years the spirit of the America's Cup has remained the same, with sailing's best and brightest pushing the boundaries to win the oldest trophy in international sport.

Sir Russell Coutts' Vlog: Episode 4

Video above published May 12, 2017: In this episode, America's Cup CEO Russell Coutts discusses the amazing progress Bermuda has made thus far with the construction of the AC Village and the readiness of the 6 teams to compete. Over the course of the final practice races, the teams will need to refine their techniques and prepare for the qualifiers in 2 weeks.

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America's Cup, 26 May - 27 June, 2017, Bermuda: "There Is No Second"

America's Cup

In 1851 Commodore John Cox Stevens, a charter member of the New York Yacht Club (NYYC), formed a six-person syndicate to build a yacht with the intention of going to England and make money competing in yachting regattas and match races. The syndicate contracted with pilot boat designer George Steers for a 101 ft (30.78 m) schooner, which was christened America when launched 3 May 1851. On 22 August 1851, America raced against 15 yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron in the Club's annual 53-nautical-mile (98 km) regatta around the Isle of Wight. America won, finishing 8 minutes ahead of the closest rival. Reportedly, Queen Victoria, who was watching at the finish line, asked who was second, the famous answer being: "Ah, Your Majesty, there is no second." The surviving members of the America syndicate donated the cup via the Deed of Gift of the America's Cup to the NYYC on 8 July 1857, specifying it be held in trust as a perpetual challenge trophy to promote friendly competition among nations. The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy. 

America's Cup: There Is No Second:

Video above published May 10, 2017, by AmericasCup.com: “Your Majesty, there is no second”. A four-word phrase spoken to Queen Victoria in 1851 that to this day exemplifies the America’s Cup and its winner-takes-all pursuit of excellence. The battle for the 35th America's Cup will be just as fierce as that first America's Cup, as there still is no second in the oldest trophy in international sport.

The oldest trophy in international sport

The key players of the 35th America's Cup talk about why this trophy is so coveted, so prestigious, and so difficult to win. Since 1851 the America's Cup trophy has represented the pinnacle of sporting achievement, and it is no different today.

35th America's Cup, 26 May - 27 June, 2017, Bermuda

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2017: The Year Of The America’s Cup and New Framework Agreement

This is the year of the America's Cup

Video above published Jan 1, 2017: 2017 is the year that the 35th America's Cup will be decided, and only one team can take home the oldest trophy in international sport. Will it be the Defender's ORACLE TEAM USA again? Or one of the five worthy challengers? Only time will tell.

• Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs --Bermuda 26th May - 12th June 2017
• Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals: Bermuda 20-21st June 2017
• America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton: Bermuda 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017 

New Framework Agreement Creates Strong Future For The America’s Cup:

Video above published Jan 25, 2017: A vision for the future of the America’s Cup has been agreed by current competitors that would see long-sought stability and continuity in the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport. This unprecedented agreement lays out a framework for the cycle of events, and the type of boats that will be used, allowing fans teams and commercial partners to plan for the future.

New framework for America's Cup | RoyalGazette.com: "During a press conference at The House of Garrard in London, United Kingdom where the America’s Cup trophy was originally crafted in 1848, skippers and team leaders revealed a framework agreement that would cover the next two editions, the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, due to take place in 2019 and 2021 respectively. Racing in the 35th America’s Cup will take place in Bermuda in May/June of this year and the 36th America’s Cup cycle will commence thereafter. “Today we can announce that a new framework agreement has been created, determining the format of the next two America’s Cup cycles, its protocols and its class rules,” announced Martin Whitmarsh, the CEO of Land Rover BAR, a challenger for the 35th America’s Cup ..." read more at link above.


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Oracle Team USA, Artemis Racing, America's Cup, One Year to Go

One year to go - ORACLE TEAM USA and the America's Cup:

June 17, 2017 is race day one of the 35th America's Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton. Today marks the one year to go point. "It sounds like a long time, but it isn't," says sailing team manager and tactician Tom Slingsby. Video by Sam Greenfield / Mike Herbener / (c) ORACLE TEAM USA Published on Jun 17, 2016

SE2/EP4: Artemis Racing - Road to Bermuda:

In this episode we visit New York for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, and learn more about the importance of performance prediction as part of the design process. An exclusive behind the scenes insight into what it takes to mount a challenge and compete in the 35th America's Cup, the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport. Published June 16, 2016

Other Sailing News:

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• Body being retrieved from abandoned yacht | Radio New Zealand News: "... Auckland boat builder Nick Saull was hit by rigging and killed when the Platino got into trouble in rough seas between Fiji and New Zealand on Monday. Another crew member - whom police have named as Devonport man Steve Forno, 63 - remains lost at sea, while three survivors were rescued by a container ship and are safely back in Auckland ..."

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Artemis Racing, Road to Bermuda, SE2/EP3, Sailing Video

SE2/EP3: 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 in 2016 as the team prepares to win the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport.

In this episode we travel to Sweden as construction of the Team's America's Cup Class Yacht begins, and we meet British Olympic champion Paul Goodison. Published June 1, 2016

Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Results overall:

1Emirates Team New Zealand 244
2ORACLE TEAM USA 236
3Land Rover BAR 227
4SoftBank Team Japan 203
5Artemis Racing 201
6Groupama Team France 194

Next up: Chicago, June 11-12, more info: americascup.com


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