In this episode from The Oceans Race’s Off Watch, Libby takes us inside the campaign with Team SCA in 2014-15 and remembers John Fisher, her crewmate aboard Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag who was tragically lost overboard during the last edition. Libby also opens up about the responsibilities of being a navigator, and she gives strong advice to the organisers of The Ocean Race about equality rules for the next race.
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In the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, the role of the grinder is more important than ever before. AC75 class boats are powered by both human energy and battery power. Whilst the batteries control the main foils and rudders, everything above the waterline, including every sail control, is powered by the grinders.
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The America’s Cup Official Timekeeper announced as the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA. Dating back to 1851, the America’s Cup is renowned as the oldest trophy in international sport and has become the source of fierce international rivalries and spectacular sailing duels. Now, the 36th edition of the “Auld Mug” approaches.
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In celebration of sailing and those who capture the best moments on the water. We share with you our favourite images captured at Rolex events around the globe. Featured photographers include Carlo Borlenghi, Kurt Arrigo, Chris Cameron, Lloyd Images and Bob Martin
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Take a walk through time as we look at the evolution of generating power in The America’s Cup – from 1:1 pulleys in the 19th century to the flying machines powered by physical strength in 2021.
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Even the most daunting world records are meant to be broken… Eventually.
Jim Clarke envisioned a boat, built purely for speed, a boat so light and so fast that it would shatter every record that it attempted.
In 2014 that dream became a reality with the 100ft monohull – Comanche. -
Team Great Britain’s Data Analyst Emily Nagel shares a behind the scenes look at how the Great Britain SailGP Team is using live data and tracking to find ‘The Edge’ during races.
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Angela Cox from Sunday Night on 7News went where no woman has ever gone before as she joins the SailGP teams flying around Sydney harbour at 50knts.
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Séamus O’Donnell Shares this video of the J Class in action during the 2020 Antigua Superyacht Challenge earlier this month.
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16 March 2020 – This week we look back on the Cape 31 Invitational Regatta, the Clipper Race finishers and the 2020 Superyacht Challange in Antigua.
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