Emirates Team New Zealand have won a dramatically tough America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah presented by NEOM…
Monthly archives for December, 2023
America’s Cup: Quotes from the boats – Race Day 3
Sunday
Dec 03
2023
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Dec 03
2023
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13 sailors reflect on the highs and lows of their day, look back on their performance in the event, and where they are going to focus in the months until the launch of their AC75 raceboat…
Of foiling boats and taverns
Sunday
Dec 03
2023
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Dec 03
2023
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Was in a tavern. It was actually a bit more like one of those barn style places, where size mattered more than anything else. Bigger is better, right? Let alone fries with that… Did not necessarily want to be there too long, either.
The day of the dogfights for INEOS Britannia
Friday
Dec 01
2023
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Dec 01
2023
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Day 2 of the second AC37 Preliminary Regatta once and again dawned hot and sunny on the Red Sea… but everything else was different. The forecast was for a 13-15 knot north-west breeze, with the water a lot choppier…
this year’s girl
Friday
Dec 01
2023
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Dec 01
2023
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Nice shot from the latest fashion model advertising the latest in women’s makeup… Uh, no, that’s American Cole Brauer onboard her Class 40 First Light as she makes her way around the world in the Global Solo Challenge. And she’s doing a mighty fine job of it too, currently in second place. Catch up on it all here.
Title inspiration is thanks to Elvis Costello.
Charal stepping on the gas in lead
Friday
Dec 01
2023
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Dec 01
2023
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After just over 24 hours of racing since leaving Fort-de-France, Jéremie Beyou is proving his well optimised Charal is fastest on the northwards climb up the Atlantic for the Retour à La Base fleet of solo racers…
solo sailing
Friday
Dec 01
2023
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Dec 01
2023
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Podcast
In today’s podcast, Scot shows how little he knows about, well, anything, as he ignorantly delves into the world of shorthanded sailing. For example, he thinks this picture is what solo sailing is all about. (I’m not wrong – ed.)
Oh trust us, he knows all about short – height, bus, length. You get the picture.
Better day for USA in Jeddah
Friday
Dec 01
2023
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Dec 01
2023
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (December 1, 2023) – The second day of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Jeddah was much improved, stepping up from the minimum wind limit racing of yesterday to a 12-16 knot north westerly that saw the AC40s easily ripping along for three more races.
High speed crossings is the theme for six boat fleet races, and it was the Kiwis and Italians that dominated the day. However, after the Americans laid a massive egg on the opener, they were the third best team today.
“I felt like we got better as the day went on, we picked up a few things moding wise from the other teams and tried to sail a little bit faster on the whole and I think the last couple of races we had pretty good pace and were passing other boats upwind,” noted Michael Menninger from NYYC American Magic.
“Downwind we still think we can get a little bit better and improve but it feels like Luna Rossa and the Kiwis are going just a touch faster so trying to wrap our heads around that. All in all, a much better day than yesterday.”
It was France’s turn to follow the fleet as they were last in each of the races. But unlike the unforced errors by the USA on day one, the French were dogged by hydraulic issues which had them fighting against the boat instead of the opposing teams.
Two more fleet races will be held tomorrow, with the final standings to determine the top two teams to qualify for the winner-take-all final Match Race to decide the ultimate winner of the event.
Day Two Results:
1. Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL): 1-1-5-2-1-1, 49 points
2. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA): 3-4-1-1-2-4, 38
3. Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI): 4-2-3-5-3-3, 27
4. INEOS Britannia (GBR): 2-3-4-4-5-5, 22
5. NYYC American Magic (USA): DSQ-6-DNS-3-4-2, 16
6. Orient Express Racing Team (FRA): 5-5-2-6-6-6, 14
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