We have an even match for the America’s Cup trophy! Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli are equally-matched in speed, boat handling and tactics. And this is exactly how America’s Cup racing should be.
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Nail-biting is an understatement for anyone watching the lead up to the 36th America’s Cup. Prada Cup champions Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli go up against Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday March 10 in the America’s Cup match.
Sailing skills, weather conditions and boat power will all count as these esteemed athletes tackle the task at hand. But in the end, it’s all about timing.
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The Superyacht Cup Palma (SYC) is one of our favourite events. And it’s back on. This high level of yacht racing will take place from 23-26 June, the 25th anniversary of the event. The organisors of Europe’s longest-running super yacht regatta will attract a competitive range of entries.
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Sam Davies is a formidable sailor and sportsman. After being forced to abandon her race on 5th December following a violent collision with a floating object south of Cape Town two days earlier, Sam sailed back into Les Sables d’Olonne this weekend.
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Youtube sailing channels have become our new TV Series. During lockdown we searched for reminders of how “other people” were living their lives while we we were trapped indoors. The sailing blogs became a source of inspiration as they shared dreamy locations and a sense of freedom. They have motivated us to put a plan in motion to go cruising. These are our top 5.
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INEOS Team UK are out of the America’s Cup! They fought valiantly but they just couldn’t shake the Challenger of Record, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. The Italians sailed a flawless regatta and will now meet Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup match. This will be the second time in their 6 attempts that they have made it to the America’s Cup Match itself.
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The Vendée Globe 2020 has provided many amazing memories of solo sailors taking on the challenge of sailing around the world alone. Although regulations have prevented the thousand-strong crowds to line the canal welcoming finishers into Les Sable-d’Olonne, the finishes were no less dramatic.
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South Africa is now well represented on World Sailing’s Committees. Philip Baum was elected as a Vice President of the World Sailing Board in late 2020. Now Heidi Burger, Philips Daniels and Hylton Hale have been appointed to prominent and influential committees too. From 2021 to 2024 they will be instrumental in the decision making of the international federation. Each brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and a love of their sport to the table. We are extremely proud, and grateful for their service. We chat to them to get a sense of what skills have brought them to this point, and to see what they hope to achieve in their roles.
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Giles Scott MBE, is a four-time Finn Gold Cup winner and gold medallist in the Finn Class at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But how did he get here, as tactician on INEOS Team UK?
Shirley Robertson chats to him in a two part podcast on just that question, and asks him about his America’s Cup dreams. -
The Cape 31 has kept the one-design racing spirit alive in Cape Town despite a tough lockdown. The introduction of a Summer Series and the Performance Cup has helped keep this sporty, racing boat at the top of everyone’s mind. But there has been lot happening off the water too.
