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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La Roche-Posay Racing Team third to relaunch their AC75
America's Cup

La Roche-Posay Racing Team third to relaunch their AC75

The French challengers have become the third team to put their modified AC75 back in the water during the 38th America’s Cup cycle. The launch took place in Lorient, France yesterday, when the newly rebranded azure-and-white-liveried boat underwent a successful tow testing session.

What did we learn from the AC38 Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari?

What did we learn from the AC38 Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari?

Life in the old guard yet: Peter Burling leads Luna Rossa to match race victory in Cagliari

Life in the old guard yet: Peter Burling leads Luna Rossa to match race victory in Cagliari

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Ferrar Hypersail

Ferrari Hypersail Update
Ferrari Hypersail

Ferrari Hypersail Update

Last week I made a ‘trains, planes, and automobiles’ round trip to attend an update presentation on Giovanni Soldini’s Ferrari Hypersail project at the spectacular all-new North Sails loft in Genoa, Italy.

Is the Ferrari Hypersail set to revolutionise ocean racing?

Is the Ferrari Hypersail set to revolutionise ocean racing?

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