America’s Cup

America's Cup

Foiling Through the Semis

In the first race of the Louis Vuitton Semifinals, Luna Rossa overcame a late start to pass Artemis Racing and take the first point. Photos: LUNA ROSSA/Studio Borlenghi/Borlenghi–Butto

Sailing gear for the America's Cup

America’s Cup Sailors: Dressed for Battle

The 72-foot catamarans, the wings, and the foils may be new to the America’s Cup, but so, too, is most of the sailing gear required to keep the crews warm and protected. Gear by Dave Reed. Photos by Guilain Grenier / Oracle Team USA.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA CA) - 34th America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Race Day 9 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Luna Rossa

Far From Easy Breezy

At the 34th America’s Cup, the dynamic conditions of the San Francisco Bay–combined with the breakneck speed of the AC72s–leave only enough time for well-informed instinct.

08/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Training Day - Luna Rossa - Chris Draper

On the Learning Curve

Luna Rossa’s helmsman, Chris Draper, shares what his team has learned from matching up against Emirates Team New Zealand in the round robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

Sailing World

America’s Cup: The Early Review Is In

From the perspective of a self-proclaimed average Joe match racer, the America’s Cup 34 desperately needs an infusion of close racing to add substance to its shiny surface.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Artemis Racing AC72 #2 first Sail

No Second Place

This quick peek inside the America’s Cup 34 shows the power that goes into the boats, and what its going to take to be victorious–after all, this is one event in which if you’re not first, you’re last.

17 Day 19 / SFO March Testing Session / ORACLE TEAM USA / San Francisco (USA) / 21-03-2013

When Sail Makers Wing It

The new AC72s might use wings, but the ORACLE TEAM USA sail makers still have their hands full. Check out what their job now entails in this enlightening video.

Artemis Racing new AC72

Artemis Racing breaks in Big Blue

Artemis racing debuted “Big Blue,” the Swedish challenger’s second AC72, on Wednesday. “Today could not have gone any better. It was a perfect day and exactly what our team needed,” said helmsman Nathan Outteridge. “We got the boat on the water and foiling and we’re happy with how it was foiling…It’s a massive tribute to all the guys who have been working so hard to get us back out there.” Photo Credit: ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget

America's Cup

Foiling Through the Semis

In the first race of the Louis Vuitton Semifinals, Luna Rossa overcame a late start to pass Artemis Racing and take the first point. Photos: LUNA ROSSA/Studio Borlenghi/Borlenghi–Butto

Sailing gear for the America's Cup

America’s Cup Sailors: Dressed for Battle

The 72-foot catamarans, the wings, and the foils may be new to the America’s Cup, but so, too, is most of the sailing gear required to keep the crews warm and protected. Gear by Dave Reed. Photos by Guilain Grenier / Oracle Team USA.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA CA) - 34th America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Race Day 9 - Emirates Team New Zealand vs Luna Rossa

Far From Easy Breezy

At the 34th America’s Cup, the dynamic conditions of the San Francisco Bay–combined with the breakneck speed of the AC72s–leave only enough time for well-informed instinct.

08/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Training Day - Luna Rossa - Chris Draper

On the Learning Curve

Luna Rossa’s helmsman, Chris Draper, shares what his team has learned from matching up against Emirates Team New Zealand in the round robin of the Louis Vuitton Cup.

Sailing World

America’s Cup: The Early Review Is In

From the perspective of a self-proclaimed average Joe match racer, the America’s Cup 34 desperately needs an infusion of close racing to add substance to its shiny surface.

23/07/2013 - San Francisco (USA,CA) - 34th America's Cup - Artemis Racing AC72 #2 first Sail

No Second Place

This quick peek inside the America’s Cup 34 shows the power that goes into the boats, and what its going to take to be victorious–after all, this is one event in which if you’re not first, you’re last.

17 Day 19 / SFO March Testing Session / ORACLE TEAM USA / San Francisco (USA) / 21-03-2013

When Sail Makers Wing It

The new AC72s might use wings, but the ORACLE TEAM USA sail makers still have their hands full. Check out what their job now entails in this enlightening video.

Artemis Racing new AC72

Artemis Racing breaks in Big Blue

Artemis racing debuted “Big Blue,” the Swedish challenger’s second AC72, on Wednesday. “Today could not have gone any better. It was a perfect day and exactly what our team needed,” said helmsman Nathan Outteridge. “We got the boat on the water and foiling and we’re happy with how it was foiling…It’s a massive tribute to all the guys who have been working so hard to get us back out there.” Photo Credit: ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget

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