The second event of the America's Cup World Series – scheduled to take place in Portsmouth, UK in early June – has been cancelled as a result of the global Covid-19 virus outbreak. A statement issued on the America's Cup website reads: It is with great regret that the America’s Cup Defender, Emirates
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America’s Cup: Favourite moments
Enjoy these classic America's Cup moments chosen by three icons of yachting's oldest and most prestigious competition – Terry Hutchinson, Peter Montgomery, and Glenn Ashby. Terry Hutchinson (USA) https://youtu.be/_QfJrSMKAvo Peter Montgomery (NZL) https://youtu.be/26NE0saKea0 Glenn Ashby (NZL) https://youtu.be/jgAU3ScyZQs
America’s Cup: Arbitration panel decision confirms Cagliari ACWS cancellation
The America's Cup World Series event in Cagliari, Sardinia has been confirmed as cancelled rather than postponed by the findings of the America's Cup Arbitration Panel. A statement issued by the Challenger of Record 36 organisation (responsible for organising the April 23 - 26 event) reads as follows: Following the submission to
America’s Cup: Extract from Sailing World American Magic article
US magazine Sailing World editor Dave Reed has understandably good access to the NYYC American Magic America's Cup Challenger syndicate and has been churning out great insight stories over the past several months. In his latest, titled Kitted for Flight Reed is on site at the team base in Pensacola when
America’s Cup: COR 36 cancels ACWS Sardinia event due to COVID-19
Challenger of Record 36 - the organisation responsible for running the first ACWS event in Sardinia – has issued a statement postponing the regatta due to the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. The statement reads: "Due to “force majeure” - following the declaration of the Pandemic CoViD19 by the World Health
America’s Cup: Defender questions viability of Italian ACWS event
The America's Cup holder Emirates Team New Zealand has issued a statement casting doubt on the likelihood of the opening America's Cup World Series event in Cagliari, Sardinia on April 23 – 26 going ahead, in light of the government-imposed lockdown of the entire country of Italy. The statement posted on
America’s Cup: Insight from NYYC American Magic Testing Manager Anderson Reggio
American Magic Testing Manager Anderson Reggio provides insights into the on-the-water operations for the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup. Dozens of team personnel follow DEFIANT onto the water each day the boat goes out, including shore crew, coaches, safety specialists, designers, alternate sailors, and more. Launching, managing, protecting and
America’s Cup: Portsmouth ACWS event plans “on track”
ORIGIN Sports Group who, in conjunction with the America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, are the organisers of ACWS Portsmouth today advised that event planning is well on track for the event being hosted June 4-7. The organisers are highly conscious of the situation in many countries regarding the effect
