The America’s Cup today announced the introduction of a new youth event that will hopefully launch young sailing superstars into America’s Cup Sailing. “Breaking into the America’s Cup is hard. I was very fortunate when I was 19 to get a break with the Young Australia team, which allowed me to get into the game … Continue reading »
![[VIDEO] Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights from ACWS Naples](http://racingwindsblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/n12_5730.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[VIDEO] Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights from ACWS Naples")
Day 1 It was stellar racing for the opening day in Naples, as the ACWS fleet enjoyed 15-20kts conditions, but also faced some adverse waves and trying water conditions. For ETNZ, it was consistency and smart sailing that paid off. Making a late push for third in the first race, and playing it safe to … Continue reading »
![[UPDATE] Louis Vuitton’s America’s Cup Watch Appears on Website](http://racingwindsblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/louis-vuitton-americas-cup-watch.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[UPDATE] Louis Vuitton’s America’s Cup Watch Appears on Website")
Awhile back we blogged about the America’s Cup Tambour Regatta watch, made specially for the Cup by Louis Vuitton. It looks super cool, and has a ton of awesome features. There was no price in the press release, and we couldn’t find it online anywhere. A recent browse of the Louis Vuitton website, however, turned … Continue reading »
While specific details still remain scarce, we got a picture today of a Louis Vuitton watch designed and branded for the America’s Cup. Yves Carcelle, the chief executive of Louis Vuitton, said “With the new regulations, time has never been of such importance in this event and we are pleased to be part of it. We … Continue reading »
Several days ago, Ben Ainslie hosted a live press conference in which he announced his intent to pursue the America’s Cup World Series trophy in a bit of a confusing partnership with 34AC powerhouse Oracle Racing. Here, Ainslie explains the reasoning behind his plans. [The Telegraph] After the way 2011 ended, with my disqualification from … Continue reading »
If you missed Ainslie’s press conference, you can watch it here. It is not on-demand, but live replays will be run throughout the day. Three time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie today announced the launch of a new team that will initially compete in the next edition of the America’s Cup World Series along with … Continue reading »
“We thank President Obama for the passage the America’s Cup Act of 2011 into law, and applaud the tremendous bipartisan efforts of members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in making this legislation a reality,” said Richard Worth, Chairman and CEO, America’s Cup Event Authority. “The America’s Cup will not just swell … Continue reading »
In an entertaining fleet race that lasted 36 minutes, ORACLE Racing Spithill dug its way out of the pack approaching the first windward mark and grabbed the lead on the ensuing downwind leg. From there the crew sailed away from the fleet and won by 40 seconds. ORACLE Racing Spithill is crewed by skipper Jimmy … Continue reading »
Once again, Sailing Scuttlebutt has delivered a great piece of news. The ACEA has made some protocol changes, to be instituted immediately. They are listed below: Some updates from the America’s Cup World Series event in San Diego: * The next America’s Cup World Series event is not until April 7-15, 2012 in Naples, Italy, … Continue reading »
With new faces at the front of the championship rounds, the America’s Cup World Series San Diego has featured exciting, high drama racing that highlights the mass appeal of sailing as an action sport. Skipper Yann Guichard and Energy Team’s ascension through the preliminary rounds of the San Diego Match Racing Championship thrilled live viewers … Continue reading »
