AC34: Sharing the Wealth
As the differences between boats and crews lessens, the racing gets more thrilling.
As the differences between boats and crews lessens, the racing gets more thrilling.
A near catastrophic capsize and close racing at the upper limit of the wind range entertains the spectators.
Emirates Team New Zealand won the start, led down the first run, and was in full control before it lost all control.
Heading into the last few days, John Craig, Principal Race Officer, offers up his perspective gleaned from many days on the water watching Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand.
The production of these races is never seen by viewers but is system that runs with impressive precision.
Emirates Team New Zealand’s sweet spot is in the 16- to 18-knot wind range, and with flat water on San Francisco Bay they were unstoppable in Races 6 and 7. Today’s images are from the master, Carlo Borlenghi.
Races 6 and 7 go to Emirates Team New Zealand, putting the scoreline at 6 to -1, and setting up a potential weekend finale.
Can Spithill and his team turn adversity into victory? It will not be easy.
High winds, flat water, a lead change, and another shocker for Oracle Team USA. Photos courtesy of ACEA’s photographers Gilles Martin-Raget, Ricardo Pinto, and Balazs Gardi.
In what was described by Dean Barker as the toughest sailing conditions yet, Emirates Team New Zealand goes 4-0 by capitalizing on the big mistakes of the defender, which is finding it impossible to find a groove.
There’s probably not a better person to comment on the first four races of America’s Cup 34 than Ian “Fresh” Burns, Head of Performance for Oracle Team USA.
On the scheduled lay day, Oracle Team USA hit the racecourse with plan to improve their upwind speed, their tacks, and their confidence.
As the differences between boats and crews lessens, the racing gets more thrilling.
A near catastrophic capsize and close racing at the upper limit of the wind range entertains the spectators.
Emirates Team New Zealand won the start, led down the first run, and was in full control before it lost all control.
Heading into the last few days, John Craig, Principal Race Officer, offers up his perspective gleaned from many days on the water watching Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand.
The production of these races is never seen by viewers but is system that runs with impressive precision.
Emirates Team New Zealand’s sweet spot is in the 16- to 18-knot wind range, and with flat water on San Francisco Bay they were unstoppable in Races 6 and 7. Today’s images are from the master, Carlo Borlenghi.
Races 6 and 7 go to Emirates Team New Zealand, putting the scoreline at 6 to -1, and setting up a potential weekend finale.
Can Spithill and his team turn adversity into victory? It will not be easy.
High winds, flat water, a lead change, and another shocker for Oracle Team USA. Photos courtesy of ACEA’s photographers Gilles Martin-Raget, Ricardo Pinto, and Balazs Gardi.
In what was described by Dean Barker as the toughest sailing conditions yet, Emirates Team New Zealand goes 4-0 by capitalizing on the big mistakes of the defender, which is finding it impossible to find a groove.
There’s probably not a better person to comment on the first four races of America’s Cup 34 than Ian “Fresh” Burns, Head of Performance for Oracle Team USA.
On the scheduled lay day, Oracle Team USA hit the racecourse with plan to improve their upwind speed, their tacks, and their confidence.
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