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Jimmy Spithill, the Oracle Team USA skipper, admits that the America’s Cup holders have their work cut out defending the oldest trophy in international sport in Bermuda in 2017.
“It’s a tough group of challengers and there’s no weak links for sure,” ...
DATE: Jan 23, 2015
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Ben Ainslie Racing, the British challenger for the 35th America’s Cup, have been making the most of their training camp in Bermuda this week.
During the past few days, team members have engaged in various drills, both on land and sea, which they hope...
DATE: Jan 22, 2015
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Jimmy Spithill, the skipper of 35th America’s Cup defender Oracle Team USA, will finally undergo elbow surgery next month.
The 2014 ISAF Rolex Sailor of the Year postponed the procedure late last year and instead made an appearance in the Melges clas...
DATE: Jan 21, 2015
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Sir Ben Ainslie and his racing team arrive in Bermuda on Sunday for a weeklong training exercise in preparation for the 2017 America’s Cup.
The most decorated sailor in Olympic history is hardly a stranger to local shores, where he won the 1995 ISAF...
DATE: Jan 16, 2015
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Four of the six syndicates to be featured in the 35th America’s Cup are being represented at this week’s 2015 International Moth World Championships in Sorrento, Australia.
Sailors from Oracle Team USA, Emirates Team New Zealand, Artemis Racing and ...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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The 35th America’s Cup has all the makings to become one the most fiercely contested in the event’s 163-year history.
That is the prediction of Jack Griffin, the sailing expert and author, who served as brand manager for Swiss defender Alinghi in the...
DATE: Jan 09, 2015
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Iain Murray, regatta director for the 35th America’s Cup, savoured the sweet taste of success in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014.
The former America’s Cup skipper, Etchells and 18-foot Skiff world champion was among the crew of Wild Oats XI t...
DATE: Jan 03, 2015
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Bermuda Sailing Association officials are awaiting finer details on the next Red Bull Youth America’s Cup with bated breath.
It was announced earlier this month that the second Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will be held in 2017, with qualifying to com...
DATE: Dec 18, 2014
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Ben Ainslie, a genius on the water, is turning to a genius off it in his bid to win the 35th America’s Cup.
Ainslie has brought in Adrian Newey, the Formula 1 designer, to design the wing-sailed foiling catamaran that Ben Ainslie Racing will use in t...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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The mere thought of hydro foiling on the AC45 wing-sailed catamaran has created a big buzz among Bermuda’s youth sailors.
It was announced earlier this month that the second Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will be held in 2017, with qualifying to commen...
DATE: Dec 13, 2014
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