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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 26, 2012Skipper's Press Conference: ACWS 2012A crowd of hundreds, including youth sailors from many local sailing programs, gathered on Tuesday for the opening press conference of the 2012 America's Cup World Series in Newport, RI. After the ceremony, youth sailors were given a chance to take photos with the cup and meet and greet their heroes.
Photos: Stuart Streuli
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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 21, 2012AC World Series ScheduleGet in on the action, fun, and entertainment as the AC World Series stops in Newport, R.I.
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June 21, 2012AC World Series Spectator NoticeIf you're watching the America's Cup World Series this week from the water, here's what you need to know.
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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!
