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October 19, 2012AC72: Designed In the MatrixAs the 34th America’s Cup draws nearer, the development of the America’s Cup 72 catamaran moves into overdrive. Emirates Team New Zealand hit the water first and fast. Dave Reed interviews Emirates Team New Zealand's technical director Nick Holroyd. Tech Review from our October 2012 issue.
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April 15, 2013Roped In, AgainCurtis Blewett enjoys his time away from sailing, but after a few years off to recharge, he's ready to make another run at the Auld Mug as part of Artemis Racing.
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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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February 7, 20132013 America's Cup SchedulePlanning a trip to San Francisco for the 34th America's Cup? Check out the complete race schedule here.
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August 27, 2012Why I Didn't Watch the America's Cup World SeriesThe America's Cup World Series has the wow factor nailed, but it still struggles to attract the long term viewer.
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April 11, 2013America's Cup: Starting PointsOn a Monday in February, two America’s Cup syndicates met for the first serious AC72 sparring session on San Francisco Bay. One team came away quite pleased. The other had to take comfort in knowing where they stand.
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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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January 2, 2013Complexity SquaredTo be able to build, test, and optimize the two boats and three wings needed to compete effectively for the America's Cup, Artemis Racing and CEO Paul Cayard first had to build a team.
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June 14, 2013Naturally Fast: Extended InterviewThis year’s America’s Cup World Series was his first, but Yann Guichard’s experience sailing around buoys and across the Atlantic has served him well. Guichard describes his magic in making Energy Team’s AC45 go fast. Extended interview from our July/August 2013 issue.
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August 23, 2012America's Cup in San Francisco: Day 1Steven Lapkin shares shots from the first day of racing at the America's Cup World Series in San Francisco. Luna Rossa Swordfish and Piranha, along with Ben Ainslie's J.P. Morgan BAR advanced out of the match racing quarterfinals.
