What a weekend of sailing it was! From the fast-paced AC75’s flying around the bay, to intense sailing on the Cape 31 sports boats in Table Bay. Plus the race around the planet in the Vendée Globe Race nears the finish, and we see Gitana forced to abandon their Jules Verne record attempt.
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Ever wondered who does what on the AC75’s? David ‘Freddie’ Carr, grinder on INEOS Team UK takes us through the roles of the team members who sail on their powerful AC75, Brittania.
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What a weekend it was at the PRADA Cup Challenger Series! From what was considered to be the ‘underdogs’ – INEOS Team UK – cleaning up on the score board, to the dramatic capsize of New York Yacht Club American Magic.
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The PRADA Cup – known as the “Challenger Selection Series” – will be held…
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The Prada America’s Cup World Series provided the entertainment and the thrills and spills promised. This was the first time that the Defender and Challengers competed against one another on the same race track. It was also the first time that they were measured boat speed for boat speed.
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The Prada America’s Cup World Series is scheduled to take place in the Hauraki…
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The fastest America’s Cup event in 170 years starts in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th December. The PRADA America’s Cup World Series runs from 17-19th December and the PRADA Christmas Race is on Sunday 20th. The Race Village was opened on Tuesday amid wonderful traditional fanfare.
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For Max Sirena, skipper of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team challenging for the upcoming America’s Cup trophy, sailing is an obsession. The Prada America’s Cup World Series runs from 17-20 December. Debbie Hathway chats to Max ahead of what promises to be a jaw-dropping spectacle of sailing.
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For four years Emirates Team New Zealand has been a fortress. Most of the operation has been off-limits to media as they prepare to defend the 36th America’s Cup. As the Defender, now more than ever, the pressure is on to keep the Cup in New Zealand
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The Prada Cup takes place in the Hauraki Gulf from December 17th – 20th.
The three Challengers (Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, INEOS Team UK, American Magic) and the Defender (Emirates Team New Zealand) will meet on the water for their very first time with their new AC75’s.
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