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June 29, 2012Trouble for Emirates Team NZEmirates Team NZ bit the dust on the first day of racing at the AC World Series in Newport. A water-logged wing extension created havoc as the team tried to right the boat.
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June 29, 2012America's Cup World Series Newport LiveWatch the action from the America's Cup World Series in Newport right here.
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June 28, 2012ACWS in Newport: Training Day 2America's Cup World Series teams tuned up under ideal conditions on the final training day in Newport, R.I. Photos: Gilles Martin-Raget
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June 27, 2012ACWS in Newport: Training Day 1Yesterday was the Offical Training Day 1 for the America's Cup World Series in Newport. After an opening press conference, the sailors headed out for some windy practice races. The tension was tangible between ORACLE Team Spithill and Emirates Team New Zealand, for they will be vying for the overall title--Team Spithill currently has a narrow 4 point lead, but that could quickly disappear. Big breeze led to exciting racing, and even a collision with one of the mark boats!
Photo Credit: Guilain Grenier and Gilles Martin-Raget
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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, 2012It Takes a Village: AC World Series NewportThe Race Village for the America's Cup World Series at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., bustles with activity. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
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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 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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