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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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.

@AmericasCup, @EmiratesTeamNZ and @OracleTeamUSA LIVE Twitter Feeds:
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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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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)

@AmericasCup, @EmiratesTeamNZ and @OracleTeamUSA LIVE Twitter Feeds:
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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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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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Final Day of America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers, Saturday, June 3

2nd June: 35th America's Cup Racing Round-Up

June 2, 2017: A decisive day on the water at the 35th America's Cup which saw many teams fates determined. Artemis Racing redeemed themselves and will now advance, at the expense of Groupama Team France who are now unable to earn enough points to make it through to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs. Meanwhile Emirates Team New Zealand hit a milestone, as they became the first team to stay up on the foils 100% of a race.

LVAC Qualifiers Day 7 Review

June 2, 2017 VIDEO: Another two races and another two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand​ in Bermuda today including the first 'dry lap' by an America's Cup​ team in a race. #ETNZ now on top of the leaderboard.

The Final Day of America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers, is Saturday, June 3rd--Schedule:

Current Standings after Friday's races:

The LVAC teams are currently undergoing a ‘double round robin’ which will end Saturday after competing against each other twice. The team which ends at the bottom of the standings after Saturday [Groupama Team France] will be eliminated. The others advance to the challenger playoffs (except Oracle Team USA which, as Cup defender, advances straight to the final). Each win is worth one point.

LIVE Twitter Feed  from  @LandRoverBAR:
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Friday's Races Results:

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America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers: Race Day 2 Wrap (video)

Summary Of Day #2 Of America's Cup Racing, May 28 2017

May 28, 2017: Summary of Day #2 of sailing racing at the 2017 America's Cup in Bermuda, held on Sunday May 28 2017.

Sunday 28th May sailing race results:
Race 7: Groupama Team France beat Artemis Racing by 3 seconds
Race 8: ORACLE TEAM USA beat Land Rover BAR by 39 seconds
Race 9:Emirates Team New Zealand beat SoftBank Team Japan by 33 seconds
Race 10: Artemis Racing beat ORACLE TEAM USA by 39 seconds
Race 11: Emirates Team New Zealand beat Land Rover BAR by 1 minute and 28 seconds
Race 12: ORACLE TEAM USA beat SoftBank Team Japan by 54 seconds

LVAC Qualifiers: Race Day 2 Wrap

May 28, 2017: Two Races and two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand on what was described by Skipper Glenn Ashby as an incredibly tricky day in Bermuda!

America's Cup LIVE Twitter Feed

Results and overall Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series standings after race day 2 with @OracleTeamUSA at the top of the leaderboard. pic.twitter.com/pQK0BZeqq4

— America's Cup (@americascup) May 28, 2017

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers: Day 2 Helmsmen Press Conference

Streamed LIVE May 28, 2017

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35th America's Cup, May 27 - June 27, Bermuda, LIVE Twitter Feed

The 2017 America's Cup will be the 35th edition of the America's Cup yacht race. The Defender is Oracle Team USA of the Golden Gate Yacht Club, San Francisco, CA (USA) which will sail in the finals against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup. 35th America's Cup schedule:

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

Results / Standings | americascup.com

America's Cup LIVE Twitter Feed below:
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Discover Bermuda’s Great Sound | GoToBermuda.com: "Known as one of the world’s best places to sail, Bermuda’s Great Sound is a natural treasure for those who love being on the water. See how to experience it for yourself."

Official website: americascup.com. 

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SoftBank Team Japan and ORACLE TEAM USA Speed Run Video

SoftBank Team Japan and ORACLE TEAM USA speed run

Published Apr 27, 2017: SoftBank Team Japan and ORACLE TEAM USA lined up on the Great Sound in their new America's Cup Class boats, with very fast results--even at speeds of over 40mph the chase boat was struggling to keep up with these racing machines--as training and development continues in preparation for the 35th America's Cup.

The preseason of the 35th America's Cup:

Published Apr 27, 2017: We caught up with key personalities from each of the six America's Cup teams on the America's Cup 'preseason' that is practice racing. The teams are currently engaged in the third of four practice racing periods in their America's Cup Class boats, and seeing improvements every day.

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Practice Racing with Oracle Team USA and Artemis Racing (video)

Practice Racing with ORACLE TEAM USA and Artemis Racing

Video published Jan 26, 2017: Practice makes perfect - We’ve had some great racing over the past week or so, including some very close matches with Artemis Racing. If this is an indication of what’s coming up this summer, we’re going to have our work cut out for us. And it’s going to be absolutely spectacular for the fans - close racing, lead changes, and some full-on pre-start battles. Video by Javier Salinas & aerials by Sam Greenfield / ORACLE TEAM USA

ORACLE TEAM USA take their training to the beach:

Video above published Feb 21, 2017

More info: americascup.com and here.

America's Cup | AC35 in Bermuda

• 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 

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35th America's Cup Village in Bermuda, Oracle Team USA Yacht Launch

First look at the 35th America's Cup Village in Bermuda:

Video above published Feb 15, 2017: To mark 100 days to the start of the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda, here is a sneak peek of what the race village will look like come May 26, 2017. The village is located in the Royal Naval Dockyard on the westernmost end of the island, and will be the prime viewing location for the racing taking place on Bermuda's Great Sound.

ORACLE TEAM USA launch America's Cup Class yacht:

Video above published Feb 15, 2017: On Valentine's Day 2017 ORACLE TEAM USA launched the high performance yacht they will use to defend the America's Cup in Bermuda this summer. They become only the second team to do so, and the high performance yacht represents tens of thousands of hours of design and testing by the entire team. Guests gathered at the team's base in Dockyard, Bermuda for the big reveal and to listen to words from skipper Jimmy Spithill, General Manager Grant Simmer and Bermuda Premier Michael Dunkley.

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America's Cup Videos: ORACLE TEAM USA, Land Rover BAR Team

Coach Presti, ORACLE TEAM USA, says strong opposition helps drive development:

Video above published Feb 4, 2017: ORACLE TEAM USA coach Philippe Presti, the man charged with helping the defending champions find each metre that the team hopes is going to add up a winning advantage when racing starts in May (see schedule further below).

Training from sunrise to sunset:

The Land Rover BAR team have been putting in the hours in Bermuda, training from sunrise to sunset.

• Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs --Bermuda BER 26th May – 12th June 2017
• Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals: Bermuda BER 20-21st June 2017
• America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton: Bermuda BER 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017 America's Cup, June 2017 - AC35 in Bermuda: The America's Cup is without a doubt the most difficult trophy in sport to win. In the more than 150 years since the first race off England, only four nations have won the "oldest trophy in international sport."

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Ten Sailing Tips Video for Sailing Season 2017, Oracle Team USA Video

Ten Top Sailing Tips for Sailing Season 2017

Video above published Jan 27, 2017: Are you ready for sailing or cruising in 2017? Here are ten top tips gathered from around the sailing world. Follow these steps to keep this sailing season a safe one--wherever in the world you sail or cruise. Captain John with 25+ years of experience shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit http://www.skippertips.com for more sailing and boating safety tips like these.

Onboard Software Helps ORACLE TEAM USA Make Critical Race Decisions

Video above published on Jan 31, 2017: Making split-second decisions isn’t necessarily easy while “standing in front of a fire hose on the roof of your car while driving down the highway,” as performance manager Ian “Fresh” Burns describes what it’s like onboard our America's Cup​ Class boats. Find out from Fresh and tactician Andrew Campbell​ how ORACLE TEAM USA uses onboard software to inform critical race decisions. Video by Javier Salinas / ORACLE TEAM USA

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LVACWS Fukuoka, All on the line for final Super Sunday in Japan (video)

All on the line for final Super Sunday in Japan:

Video above published Nov 19, 2016: With just one more day of racing left in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, the overall series lead remains up for grabs.

On Saturday, ORACLE TEAM USA posted improving results over the course of the afternoon, with a 4, 2, 1 scoreline, leaving the defending America's Cup champion just one point off the lead.

"I think we have to come out tomorrow and go as hard as we can. It's so difficult to push one boat back but if there are any opportunities we'll take them."

Incredible first day of racing in Fukuoka! The pressure is on for Super Sunday at the final showdown: https://t.co/yuZKI2s0Pj #LVACWSFukuoka pic.twitter.com/QQ7RF5NvEr

— America's Cup (@americascup) November 19, 2016

Regatta and Overall Race Standings from Race Day 1 in Fukuoka#lvacwsfukuoka pic.twitter.com/QJbdFWajA9

— America's Cup (@americascup) November 19, 2016

Larry Ellison On Practice Racing for the America's Cup World Series Fukuoka:

Video above published Nov 18, 2016: Oracle Team USA's Larry Ellison in Japan for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Fukuoka. More at: lvacws-fukuoka.americascup.com

Vendee Globe 2016-17 update:

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/AZmwmLtROW

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) November 19, 2016

LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
More info:

• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60
• www.imoca.org
• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe
• #VG2016

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Foiling: A Screaming Start to the Coastal Classic, Sailing Videos

A screaming start to the Coastal Classic:

A screaming start to last weeks iconic PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic​ yacht race! Published Oct 27, 2016 by America's Cup challenger ETNZ - Emirates Team New Zealand.

• America's Cup, June 2017 - AC35 in Bermuda - The America's Cup is without a doubt the most difficult trophy in sport to win. In the more than 150 years since the first race off England, only four nations have won the "oldest trophy in international sport."

Spithill: The level is rising

Following a profitable race period among the Bermuda based America's Cup teams, Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill says the level is rising and each team is improving. Video published Oct 21, 2016 by Oracle Team USA.

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America's Cup 2017 on the Great Sound in Bermuda, Sailing Video

America's Cup 2017 in Bermuda:

Bermuda is both honoured and proud to be selected to host the 35th America’s Cup in June, 2017. Being the home of the America’s Cup is an extraordinary opportunity that aligns perfectly with the heritage, profile, spirit and future of our island. Our Great Sound just might be the best sailing venue on the planet, mixing a steady ocean breeze with protected waters that are flat and fast. It is as if the America’s Cup catamarans and Bermuda were pre-destined to converge at this point in history.

The video above showcasing Bermuda as a sailing venue, was co-produced by LookBermuda | LookFilms and Shooter & Scribe Productions for the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Stock footage is from the LookBermuda film archive, the naration is by Glenn Jones, the music by Felix Tod and the digital renderings by Onsite Engineering. It also includes recent Newport to Bermuda sailing footage filmed by a collective of Bermuda Production Companies including teams from LookBermuda, Shooter & Scribe and Bermuda Aerial Media that was pulled together by LookBermuda.

The sporting world will be focused on Bermuda next June (2017) when the waters of the Great Sound host defending champion Oracle Team USA against the winner of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series in the 35th edition of the America's Cup, the world's oldest sporting trophy. Bermuda, a British island territory of 181 islands in the North Atlantic, is spending $77 million on the event, which includes the $15 million sponsorship fee, $25 million on infrastructure improvements and new facilities such as the event village at the Royal Naval Dockyard built on a nine acre plot of reclaimed land, and $12 million in operating costs. Bermuda also had to underwrite a $25 million guarantee against commercial sponsorship. Organizers estimate the economic benefit of hosting may be as high as $250 million, which will be generated by competing teams moving to Bermuda, additional visitors before and during the Cup, media exposure and big-spending superyacht owners visiting Bermuda.

"We see the America's Cup as a bridge to new opportunity, a reset of the way Bermuda is viewed as a tourism, event and first world jurisdiction"--Michael Winfield, chief executive of America's Cup Bermuda (ACBDA) which is organizing the event, in Can the America's Cup revive island paradise? | CNN.com.

More info:

•  The 35th America's Cup In Bermuda: http://www.acbda.bm/ and America's Cup Bda (@AC2017Bda) | Twitter
• AmericasCup.com

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America's Cup: Steinlager Onboard with ETNZ; Jimmy Spithill Video

Black to the future with Steinlager Onboard again:

It’s black to the future as Steinlager return as a sponsor to Emirates Team New Zealand for the 35th America’s Cup challenge in Bermuda in 2017. “Steinlager is one of those legacy brands that is synonymous with not only sailing, but successful sailing in New Zealand, so to have them back onboard as a sponsor is really special,” explained Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton. Video published Oct 17, 2016.

Clash of the Titans

Jimmy Spithill and ORACLE TEAM USA will go head to head with Franck Cammas and Groupama Team France in the very first race of the 35th America's Cup. Published Oct 20, 2016 

More info: americascup.com

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Hurricane Nicole & Bermuda: Oracle Team USA Hurricane Video

A visit from Hurricane Nicole - extreme hurricane footage from Bermuda:

ORACLE TEAM USA videographer Sam Greenfield collects extreme hurricane footage from the team to show the experience in Bermuda with Hurricane Nicole. Video by Sam Greenfield / copyright ORACLE TEAM USA. Video above published Oct 14, 2016.

Hurricane Nicole has left Bermuda, but is still with us:

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Bermuda Getting Ready For Hurricane Nicole (video)

UPDATE: Nicole is now a Category 4 Hurricane according to Hurricane NICOLE Public Advisory | nhc.noaa.gov:

BULLETIN
HURRICANE NICOLE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 36A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL152016
200 AM AST THU OCT 13 2016
...POWERFUL NICOLE TO STRIKE BERMUDA...
SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...30.6N 66.2W
ABOUT 145 MI...230 KM SW OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Bermuda
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and
property should be rushed to completion.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products
issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the large eye of Hurricane Nicole was
located near latitude 30.6 North, longitude 66.2 West. Nicole is
moving toward the north-northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn
toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected
later today. On the forecast track, the core of Nicole will pass
over or near Bermuda later this morning.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher
gusts. Nicole is an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Little change in strength is
expected overnight, and Nicole is forecast to be at major hurricane
strength when it moves near Bermuda. Some weakening is expected to
begin later on Thursday.
Nicole has a large area of hurricane-force winds that extend
outward up to 65 miles (100 km) from the center. Tropical-storm-
force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km).
The latest minimum central pressure reported by an Air Force Reserve
Hurricane Hunter aircraft is 950 mb (28.06 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected to begin on Bermuda this
morning, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin soon.
STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as
much as 6 to 8 feet above normal tide levels in Bermuda. The surge
will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
RAINFALL: Nicole is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches over Bermuda through this evening.
SURF: Swells associated with Nicole will affect Bermuda during the
next few days, and will spread northward along the United States
east coast from the Carolinas northward through the next few days.
These swells will create dangerous surf conditions and rip currents.
Please refer to products being issued by your local weather office
for more information.
TORNADOES: Isolated tornadoes are possible on Bermuda overnight and
early Thursday.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

Getting ready to for a date with Hurricane Nicole:

Published Oct 12, 2016: Hurricane Nicole is bearing down on Bermuda, expected to make landfall on Thursday morning as a Category 2 hurricane. America's Cup ORACLE TEAM USA began work on Tuesday to secure its base in Bermuda, venue for the next America's Cup Sailing Regatta in 2017. 

Bermuda Weather Service [weather.bm]: "A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT** Hurricane Nicole is expected to pass overhead during Thursday as a Strong Category 2 hurricane. Ahead of Nicole, expect hazardous conditions including strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, dangerous surf & rip currents with swells building 6 to 8 feet on top of very high and dangerous seas. Tropical storm force winds arrive later this evening and hurricane force winds towards dawn Thursday, lasting into evening."

• Bermuda satellite and radar: http://www.weather.bm/tools/graphics.asp
• Bermuda webcam

We wish all of our friends in Bermuda a safe couple of days as the storm passes.

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