America's Cup
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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, Newportby The EditorsCan 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 2011-2012by Amelia QuinnThink 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 4, 2012Now I’m A Fanby Gary JobsonA week inside the America’s Cup World Series in Italy gives a better appreciation of just how far the Cup game has advanced. "Jobson Report" from our June 2012 issue.
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May 11, 2012Loïck Peyron's Sexy New America's Cupby Bruce GainAfter a few events away, Loïck Peyron steps back onto the helm of the Energy Team AC45. However, the team's primary focus is on securing the necessary sponsorship to build an AC72.
