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Tag Archives: Aukland

America’s Cup 36, Day 1 — Team New Zealand & Luna Rossa Tie 1-1

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Rick SpilmanMarch 10, 2021

On the first day of the final races in Aukland, NZ, of the 36th sailing of the America’s Cup, the defender Emirates Team New Zealand and the challenger Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, each won one race, ending the day in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged America's Cup, Aukland, Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, NZ

America’s Cup Update: American Magic Capsizes & Floods — the Race to Repair a Crippled Yacht

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 19, 2021

At about 6 PM on Sunday, the American Magic yacht Patriot was rounding the final mark in Race 3 of Round Robin 2, of the Prada Cup in Aukland, NZ, when disaster struck. The wind increased from 12 knots to … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged America's Cup, American Magic, Aukland, benzene, Patriot

The AC75 | Designed to Fly

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Rick SpilmanSeptember 5, 2020

Here is a fascinating short video on the AC75 foiling monohulls preparing to race in the 36th America’s Cup to be held in March 2021 in Aukland, New Zealand. Described as  “monohulls on steroids”, the boats are amazing feats of … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged AC75, America's Cup, Aukland, foiling monohull, New Zealand
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