Subscribe now What to say about the first preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup cycle that took place over the past weekend in the Spanish city of Vilanova i la Geltrú? The first and most obvious comment is that the weather gods appeared to be actively conspiring against
Subscribe now Having come into the final day of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup in Vilanova i La Geltrú sitting in fifth place, it was an outside bet at best that NYYC American Magic could climb the leaderboard and challenge for a spot in the
Subscribe now The first day of the Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup was a day of mixed fortunes, drama, desperation, nail-biting excitement, exquisite light-airs technique and tension untold with a new name on the podium and brilliance shining through. The story of the day was one that
Subscribe now The picturesque, stunning Mediterranean conditions of yesterday were replaced briefly today by conditions that multiple America’s Cup winner Glenn Ashby described as “downright atrocious,” from the commentary booth as the rain in Spain, that supposedly falls ‘mainly on the plain’ decided that Vilanova I La Geltrú would
Subscribe now After the hype and speculation dockside, ultimately it was form that shone through as Emirates Team New Zealand put on a dominant masterclass to win all three of the Practice Races in style. The tone for the day was set earlier at the Official Press Conference by Tom
Subscribe now Mahou USA, the recently created division of Spanish brewer Mahou Group—and one of its most well-known brands, Founders, have announced their sponsorship of New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. challenger for the 37th America’s Cup. The sailing competition, taking place from August through
Subscribe now There has been a buzz of anticipation around the America’s Cup community here in Barcelona for the past few weeks as the six international teams dotted throughout the city’s Port Vell harbour psyche themselves up for the first official racing of the 37th America’s Cup
From almost any vantage point in the Port Vell in Barcelona, the distinctive graphics of the 37th America’s Cup Official Exhibition Centre can be seen. The building, formerly an IMAX cinema complex, has been transformed over the past six months into the ‘America’s Cup Experience,’ offering visitors a
Subscribe now No history of the America’s Cup is complete without mention of the J Class, the magnificent sloops that competed for the trophy in three editions between 1930 and 1937. Their grace and beauty reflected a time where a booming global economy brought some of the most colourful
Subscribe now This is Greek extreme wakeboarder and TikTok celebrity Nikola Plytas hitching a ride behind the Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s LEQ12 test boat on the waters of Cagliari, Sardinia recently. Backed by the Prada fashion brand Linea Rossa Plytas was wearing a custom-made
The Orient Express Racing Team base at the western end of Barcelona’s Port Vell became an operational sailing base today with the maiden sail of their beautiful new AC40, replete with its eye-catching blue and gold livery to match the sailing talent onboard. The anniversary of the first running
It’s rare for professional sailors to look at a boat and go: “how does that work?” But down in Barcelona there is such a craft – the Patín de Vela, or more commonly the Patín Catalán – a hugely popular 18-foot-long, beach-launched catamaran with a 5.24-foot beam that has no
They are among the most graceful yachts ever to sail in the America’s Cup and for 29 years between 1958 and 1987 the 12 Metre class provided some of the most intriguing battles that the oldest competition in international sports has ever witnessed. And the exciting news is that
After three rounds of Swiss Qualifiers over the last few weeks, the Alinghi Red Bull Racing selection committee has narrowed the pool down to 20 candidates for the final phase to be held in Barcelona this autumn. From the 69 candidates selected for the three qualifying rounds in Switzerland over
July 24, Barcelona - The team’s Barcelona base is already fully operational and, with equipment and people arriving daily over the past few weeks, the buzz and excitement has been building towards this moment, as the team took to the water at the venue for the 37th America’s
The Defender of the 37th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have made a welcome addition to the skyline of Barcelona, becoming the fourth team to launch and sail at the Cup venue. The team became operational a day ahead of schedule to launch their AC75 ‘Te Rehutai’ – the
