Local Heroes

What a spectacular day we saw for the opening three races of the first Preliminary Regatta of the 38th America's Cup cycle. 15-20 knots of breeze with a sea state that challenged everyone and provided drama right to the end.

Local Heroes

What a spectacular day. 15-20 knots of breeze with a sea state that challenged everyone and provided drama right to the end. Plus, close competition with lead changes and crosses that had everyone on the edge of their seats and a performance from one team in particular that says a great deal about how this Cup cycle could see a change of guard.

PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan reviews the opening day in Cagliari, and also talks to sailing rock star Ken Read, the CEO of one of the latest teams to enter – American Racing Challenger Team USA.

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Thumping north alone...
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Thumping north alone...

The start of the Vendée Arctique may have been a quiet affair when the fleet set off from les Sables d'Olonne on Sunday 7 June, but it didn't take long for the pain, stress, sea sickness and breakdowns to start.

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