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June 25, 2012Inside the America's Cup World Series: Dirk de RidderThe wing trimmer for Jimmy Spithill's Oracle Team USA AC45 team talks about his shoreside responsibilities, whether the team is now comfortable with the AC45 wing, whether Russell Coutts has softened after his experience as a crew in Venice, and how much it will mean to him to win the overall title for the inaugural season of the America's Cup World Series.
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June 25, 2012AC45 Training in NewportAC World Series teams prepare on the waters of Newport, R.I., ahead of the start of the final event of the 2011-'12 circuit.
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June 21, 2012Welcome to NewportAC45s are flying high in Newport, R.I., in anticipation of the AC World Series finale. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
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June 20, 2012America's Cup World Series Newport GuideThe America's Cup World Series Newport starts June 22. Use this Official Guide to the America's Cup World Series, provided by America's Cup Organizers, to give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go.
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June 20, 2012Meet the Boat: The AC45The AC45 is a lean, mean, speed machine. Held down by a crew of five, this 44-foot long catamaran can cruise at speeds of over 30 knots in the right conditions. Designed by the defending team ORACLE Racing, the AC45 has already helped to make sailing a more visual and exciting spectator sport--plus, these boats can each fit into a 40-foot container!
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June 14, 2012Fantasy Sailing League: America's Cup World Series, NewportCan Coutts win? Will Hutchinson's local knowledge lead him to the top of the fleet racing podium for the first time? Sailing World's Fantasy Sailing League will let you showcase your knowledge of the America's Cup World Series and win some cool prizes.
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June 13, 2012The Best of the Best: Highlight Videos from the America's Cup World Series 2011-2012Think you know sailboat racing? The AC45 brings a whole new boatload of excitement, danger, and thrill to the sport, making it more visual and entrancing than ever before. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, the catamarans must still remain nimble enough to maneuver successfully on the tight racecourses.
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June 12, 2012Extreme Sailing Series: Act 3 (Istanbul)The third act of the series brought great breeze and the closest finish so far this year, with The Wave, Muscat coming out on top after 4 days and 29 races. The Wave, Muscat, headed by Leigh McMillan now stands in first overall with 29 points. Close behind them is French Groupe Edmond de Rothschild with 25 points, and then in third Red Bull Sailing Team with 24 points. Not to be discounted is Oman Air in 4th with 23 points total.
Photos: Vincent Curutchet/Dark Frame
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June 10, 2012If You’re Not First, You’re LastInconsistency leads Max Bulger's team on Oman Air at Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series to quote Ricky Bobby more times than they can count.
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June 8, 2012Intact in IstanbulMax Bulger reports back from the action on the first day of Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing in Istanbul. Is wearing a Celtics jersey enough to win races?
