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ACWS in Newport: Training Day 1

Yesterday was the Offical Training Day 1 for the America’s Cup World Series in Newport. After an opening press conference, the sailors headed out for some windy practice races. The tension was tangible between ORACLE Team Spithill and Emirates Team New Zealand, for they will be vying for the overall title–Team Spithill currently has a narrow 4 point lead, but that could quickly disappear. Big breeze led to exciting racing, and even a collision with one of the mark boats! Photo Credit: Guilain

Skipper’s Press Conference: ACWS 2012

A crowd of hundreds, including youth sailors from many local sailing programs, gathered on Tuesday for the opening press conference of the 2012 America’s Cup World Series in Newport, RI. After the ceremony, youth sailors were given a chance to take photos with the cup and meet and greet their heroes. Photos: Stuart Streuli

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Inside the America’s Cup World Series: Dirk de Ridder

The wing trimmer for Jimmy Spithill’s Oracle Team USA AC45 team talks about his shoreside responsibilities, whether the team is now comfortable with the AC45 wing, whether Russell Coutts has softened after his experience as a crew in Venice, and how much it will mean to him to win the overall title for the inaugural season of the America’s Cup World Series.

America’s Cup World Series Newport Guide

The America’s Cup World Series Newport starts June 22. Use this Official Guide to the America’s Cup World Series, provided by America’s Cup Organizers, to give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go.

Meet the Boat: The AC45

The AC45 is a lean, mean, speed machine. Held down by a crew of five, this 44-foot long catamaran can cruise at speeds of over 30 knots in the right conditions. Designed by the defending team ORACLE Racing, the AC45 has already helped to make sailing a more visual and exciting spectator sport–plus, these boats can each fit into a 40-foot container!

Extreme Sailing Series: Act 3 (Istanbul)

The third act of the series brought great breeze and the closest finish so far this year, with The Wave, Muscat _coming out on top after 4 days and 29 races. _The Wave, Muscat, headed by Leigh McMillan now stands in first overall with 29 points. Close behind them is French _Groupe Edmond de Rothschild _with 25 points, and then in third _Red Bull Sail__ing Team _with 24 points. Not to be discounted is _Oman Air _in 4th with 23 points total. Photos: Vincent Curutchet/Dark Frame

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Loïck Peyron’s Sexy New America’s Cup

After a few events away, Loïck Peyron steps back onto the helm of the Energy Team AC45. However, the team’s primary focus is on securing the necessary sponsorship to build an AC72.

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Cool Cat

The little sister of the still-to-come AC72 turned all heads during its 14-day dress rehearsal on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. “Tech Review” from our March 2011 issue.

ACWS in Newport: Training Day 1

Yesterday was the Offical Training Day 1 for the America’s Cup World Series in Newport. After an opening press conference, the sailors headed out for some windy practice races. The tension was tangible between ORACLE Team Spithill and Emirates Team New Zealand, for they will be vying for the overall title–Team Spithill currently has a narrow 4 point lead, but that could quickly disappear. Big breeze led to exciting racing, and even a collision with one of the mark boats! Photo Credit: Guilain

Skipper’s Press Conference: ACWS 2012

A crowd of hundreds, including youth sailors from many local sailing programs, gathered on Tuesday for the opening press conference of the 2012 America’s Cup World Series in Newport, RI. After the ceremony, youth sailors were given a chance to take photos with the cup and meet and greet their heroes. Photos: Stuart Streuli

Sailing World

Inside the America’s Cup World Series: Dirk de Ridder

The wing trimmer for Jimmy Spithill’s Oracle Team USA AC45 team talks about his shoreside responsibilities, whether the team is now comfortable with the AC45 wing, whether Russell Coutts has softened after his experience as a crew in Venice, and how much it will mean to him to win the overall title for the inaugural season of the America’s Cup World Series.

America’s Cup World Series Newport Guide

The America’s Cup World Series Newport starts June 22. Use this Official Guide to the America’s Cup World Series, provided by America’s Cup Organizers, to give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go.

Meet the Boat: The AC45

The AC45 is a lean, mean, speed machine. Held down by a crew of five, this 44-foot long catamaran can cruise at speeds of over 30 knots in the right conditions. Designed by the defending team ORACLE Racing, the AC45 has already helped to make sailing a more visual and exciting spectator sport–plus, these boats can each fit into a 40-foot container!

Extreme Sailing Series: Act 3 (Istanbul)

The third act of the series brought great breeze and the closest finish so far this year, with The Wave, Muscat _coming out on top after 4 days and 29 races. _The Wave, Muscat, headed by Leigh McMillan now stands in first overall with 29 points. Close behind them is French _Groupe Edmond de Rothschild _with 25 points, and then in third _Red Bull Sail__ing Team _with 24 points. Not to be discounted is _Oman Air _in 4th with 23 points total. Photos: Vincent Curutchet/Dark Frame

Sailing World

Loïck Peyron’s Sexy New America’s Cup

After a few events away, Loïck Peyron steps back onto the helm of the Energy Team AC45. However, the team’s primary focus is on securing the necessary sponsorship to build an AC72.

Sailing World

Cool Cat

The little sister of the still-to-come AC72 turned all heads during its 14-day dress rehearsal on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. “Tech Review” from our March 2011 issue.

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