When it comes to multihulls, few, if any, have the résumé to match that of Pete Melvin. He’s designed some of the world’s fastest boats, and won some of the toughest multihull championships. Now he’s trying to help Emirates Team New Zealand win the America’s Cup.
A look at the sights and sounds of the final act of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Boat of the Year Nominee Photos by Walter Cooper **The slick Motive 25R was a showstopper **at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis (and the Newport International Boatshow where it was named best-in-show). In the BOTY fleet, it was certainly the most unique and most intriguing. According to Motive Trimaran founder Pete Ansel, a special-effects-specialist-turned-boatbuilder, the concept of the Motive 25R is based on the popularity of “raiding” (adventure racing/camping) in Europe, the desire t
Kevin Hall’s career in the America’s Cup is a study in evolution and that’s only accelerated with the advent of the AC72.
While it won’t get them on the water any sooner, Shannon Falcone’s Oracle Team USA-sponsored entry into the Red Bull Flugtag, using recycled parts of the team’s demolished AC72 wing, helped lift morale and point the team toward brighter days.
Oracle Racing’s longtime bowman, Brad Webb, checks in on what the team has learned about the capsize of its AC72 and how the team members are keeping busy until the boat is ready to fly again.
It’s been a busy month thus far for the America’s Cup teams. Catch up on their sailing, training, and flugtag (yes, flugtag) here.
The AC72 is in the water, but Luna Rossa is quite a ways from getting out on the water and sparring with training partners Emirates Team New Zealand.
Paul Larsen hits 53 knots in the Vestas Sailrocket 2.
Luna Rossa’s AC72 was launched on Oct. 26, 2012, in Waitemata Harbor in Auckland, New Zealand. The hulls of the Italian challenger were built at the Persico Marine facility in Northern Italy. Most of the components, including the 130-foot tall wing sail, were built in New Zealand. Skipper Max Sirena commented in an article on americascup.com: “We will not go out sailing in 25 knots on day one,” he said. “In the
With 100+ A-Class catamarans racing at the World Championship in Islamorada, Fla., and breeze consistently between 20-25 knots on the first day, there was lots of carnage. Photos: 2012 A-Cat World Championship Facebook.
As the 34th America’s Cup draws nearer, the development of the America’s Cup 72 catamaran moves into overdrive. Emirates Team New Zealand hit the water first and fast. Dave Reed interviews Emirates Team New Zealand’s technical director Nick Holroyd. Tech Review from our October 2012 issue.
When it comes to multihulls, few, if any, have the résumé to match that of Pete Melvin. He’s designed some of the world’s fastest boats, and won some of the toughest multihull championships. Now he’s trying to help Emirates Team New Zealand win the America’s Cup.
A look at the sights and sounds of the final act of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Boat of the Year Nominee Photos by Walter Cooper **The slick Motive 25R was a showstopper **at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis (and the Newport International Boatshow where it was named best-in-show). In the BOTY fleet, it was certainly the most unique and most intriguing. According to Motive Trimaran founder Pete Ansel, a special-effects-specialist-turned-boatbuilder, the concept of the Motive 25R is based on the popularity of “raiding” (adventure racing/camping) in Europe, the desire t
Kevin Hall’s career in the America’s Cup is a study in evolution and that’s only accelerated with the advent of the AC72.
While it won’t get them on the water any sooner, Shannon Falcone’s Oracle Team USA-sponsored entry into the Red Bull Flugtag, using recycled parts of the team’s demolished AC72 wing, helped lift morale and point the team toward brighter days.
Oracle Racing’s longtime bowman, Brad Webb, checks in on what the team has learned about the capsize of its AC72 and how the team members are keeping busy until the boat is ready to fly again.
It’s been a busy month thus far for the America’s Cup teams. Catch up on their sailing, training, and flugtag (yes, flugtag) here.
The AC72 is in the water, but Luna Rossa is quite a ways from getting out on the water and sparring with training partners Emirates Team New Zealand.
Paul Larsen hits 53 knots in the Vestas Sailrocket 2.
Luna Rossa’s AC72 was launched on Oct. 26, 2012, in Waitemata Harbor in Auckland, New Zealand. The hulls of the Italian challenger were built at the Persico Marine facility in Northern Italy. Most of the components, including the 130-foot tall wing sail, were built in New Zealand. Skipper Max Sirena commented in an article on americascup.com: “We will not go out sailing in 25 knots on day one,” he said. “In the
With 100+ A-Class catamarans racing at the World Championship in Islamorada, Fla., and breeze consistently between 20-25 knots on the first day, there was lots of carnage. Photos: 2012 A-Cat World Championship Facebook.
As the 34th America’s Cup draws nearer, the development of the America’s Cup 72 catamaran moves into overdrive. Emirates Team New Zealand hit the water first and fast. Dave Reed interviews Emirates Team New Zealand’s technical director Nick Holroyd. Tech Review from our October 2012 issue.
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