In the second part of /SW/’s interview with Alinghi’s Ernesto Bertarelli, he speaks about his life outside the America’s Cup, some of the innovations he hopes to bring to the new edition, and of course, the ongoing battle with BMW Oracle Racing and the Golden Gate YC.
/SW/ senior editor Stuart Streuli met with Alinghi syndicate head Ernesto Bertarelli to discuss Larry Ellison, Russell Coutts, and the legal brouhaha surrounding the 33rd America’s Cup. “First Beat” from our October 9, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/
Will life imitate art in the 33rd America’s Cup? Will the Whomper actually fly when the 90-footers hit the course? That and other thoughts about the future of sailing’s big event.
Alinghi chooses Valencia to host the 33rd America’s Cup, in 2009, and president Ernesto Bertarelli launches a few choice remarks in the direction of Larry Ellison and BMW Oracle Racing.
Ellison, with new skipper and CEO Russell Coutts, outlines his hopes for the 33rd America’s Cup. While he doesn’t wish to take his beef with Alinghi to the New York State Courts, he isn’t afraid to do so.
Unhappy with the protocol set out for the 33rd America’s Cup by Alinghi and Club Náutico Español de Vela, Golden Gate YC and Larry Ellison’s Oracle Racing try to force Alinghi to reconsider by issuing a challenge for next summer in 90-foot multihulls.
The continued success of the 12-Meter Class can be attributed to the boats’ durability, “upgrade-ability,” and versatility, writes author David Pedrick
It’s his Cup, for the second time, and Ernesto Bertarelli intends to once again put his stamp on the event. The 33rd America’s Cup will be held is fast 90-footers. Where and when, however, are questions to be answered at a later date.
Sailing World’s editor at large checks in with his views on one of the most dramatic yacht races in history.
The final race of the 32nd America’s Cup had everything– tacking duels, a downwind close-quarters pass, an upwind lead change, and a photo finish. “First Beat” from our July 3, 2007, /AC eNewsletter/
Leading for the first half of the race, Emirates Team New Zealand is unable to defend its lead on the second beat and Alinghi slips past to take a 4-2 lead in the race for the 32nd America’s Cup. One more win by the Swiss team will ensure the Cup stays in Europe for a few more years.
A botched spinnaker change on the first run costs Emirates Team New Zealand the lead and, eventually, the win in Race 5 of the 32nd America’s Cup. Alinghi now leads the best-of-nine series 3-2.
In the second part of /SW/’s interview with Alinghi’s Ernesto Bertarelli, he speaks about his life outside the America’s Cup, some of the innovations he hopes to bring to the new edition, and of course, the ongoing battle with BMW Oracle Racing and the Golden Gate YC.
/SW/ senior editor Stuart Streuli met with Alinghi syndicate head Ernesto Bertarelli to discuss Larry Ellison, Russell Coutts, and the legal brouhaha surrounding the 33rd America’s Cup. “First Beat” from our October 9, 2007, /SW eNewsletter/
Will life imitate art in the 33rd America’s Cup? Will the Whomper actually fly when the 90-footers hit the course? That and other thoughts about the future of sailing’s big event.
Alinghi chooses Valencia to host the 33rd America’s Cup, in 2009, and president Ernesto Bertarelli launches a few choice remarks in the direction of Larry Ellison and BMW Oracle Racing.
Ellison, with new skipper and CEO Russell Coutts, outlines his hopes for the 33rd America’s Cup. While he doesn’t wish to take his beef with Alinghi to the New York State Courts, he isn’t afraid to do so.
Unhappy with the protocol set out for the 33rd America’s Cup by Alinghi and Club Náutico Español de Vela, Golden Gate YC and Larry Ellison’s Oracle Racing try to force Alinghi to reconsider by issuing a challenge for next summer in 90-foot multihulls.
The continued success of the 12-Meter Class can be attributed to the boats’ durability, “upgrade-ability,” and versatility, writes author David Pedrick
It’s his Cup, for the second time, and Ernesto Bertarelli intends to once again put his stamp on the event. The 33rd America’s Cup will be held is fast 90-footers. Where and when, however, are questions to be answered at a later date.
Sailing World’s editor at large checks in with his views on one of the most dramatic yacht races in history.
The final race of the 32nd America’s Cup had everything– tacking duels, a downwind close-quarters pass, an upwind lead change, and a photo finish. “First Beat” from our July 3, 2007, /AC eNewsletter/
Leading for the first half of the race, Emirates Team New Zealand is unable to defend its lead on the second beat and Alinghi slips past to take a 4-2 lead in the race for the 32nd America’s Cup. One more win by the Swiss team will ensure the Cup stays in Europe for a few more years.
A botched spinnaker change on the first run costs Emirates Team New Zealand the lead and, eventually, the win in Race 5 of the 32nd America’s Cup. Alinghi now leads the best-of-nine series 3-2.
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