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24.05.2021 22:38:10
One of the greatest comebacks in sporting history is still Australian Jimmy Spithill’s ambition – torturing New Zealanders worldwide is merely an added bonus. Facing an 6-0 deficit in the race to 9 points,… here
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One of the greatest comebacks in sporting history is still Australian Jimmy Spithill’s ambition – torturing New Zealanders worldwide is merely an added bonus. Facing an 6-0 deficit in the race to 9 points,… here
“Emirates Team New Zealand sped away from Sweden’s Artemis Racing on Bermuda’s Great Sound on Monday to advance to the America’s Cup match and another showdown with nemesis Oracle Team USA,” as reported in…
Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker is earning devotees at the America’s Cup, says Bruce Jenkins of the San Francisco Chronicle. “I joined the Dean Barker fan club this week,” Jenkins writes. “Whether or… here
“Emirates Team New Zealand grabbed a dramatic victory in the final race of the America’s Cup World Series New York on Sunday to maintain their overall lead in the America’s Cup preliminary circuit,” as… more
“With its resources, Oracle Team U.S.A., the defending champion, is the favorite for the 2017 America’s Cup, to be held in Bermuda in June. But Emirates Team New Zealand is, as usual, full of… more
American Magic and Emirates Team New Zealand started the final race of the day having won their respective first races. The simple equation was one team would end the day unbeaten and one would finish equal with Luna Rossa with a 1-1 win / loss tally. here
Peter Burling on the helm managed to kill the time necessary and forcing Luna Rossa to tack away starting the race on split tacks.
Burling suggesting “let’s just lock it in here boys” as both boats headed out right on port tack, every kiwis tack mirrored by American Magic helmsman Dean Barker in typical match race style rounding the top mark 0:15 ahead of the kiwis with plenty to do to get close to an overtake. here
Emirates Team New Zealand continued extending around the course, to the delight of the large crowd gathered down at the America’s Cup Race Village in Auckland’s Viaduct watching on the big screen. more
“We got a nice left shift off the start line,” said helmsman Peter Burling. “and then a nice right shift which put us out to a healthy margin on the first beat and then it was just about connecting the dots around the racecourse.” more
Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and Executive Director of New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup said, “It is impressive to see how innovation remains the driving force behind the America’s Cup after 170 years of racing. We support the Defender’s efforts to apply their performance innovation skills to sustainable and environmentally friendly technology.”
INEOS Team UK and Challenger of Record Team Principal Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie is behind the push into Hydrogen power on the water, “For nearly two centuries the America’s Cup has pushed the boundaries in design and engineering, whilst ensuring innovation benefits the wider marine industry. With so much investment in hydrogen across the world, shifting to foiling chase boats, powered by hydrogen could well prove to be a sustainable and practical solution for the future of the marine industry, while supporting the AC75’s which are reaching speeds in excess of 50 knots.”
Technical Director Hugh Reynolds is leading the project for AFCryo, “As an organisation we have been working in cryogenics, and clean-tech solutions, for 17 years. We are a strong proponent of green hydrogen and are manufacturing hydrogen production systems in New Zealand. It is exciting to work with Emirates Team New Zealand on such an aggressive development curve and timeline to deliver on water Hydrogen storage and power. The opportunity to contribute to such an exciting project aligns perfectly with our view of sustainable future energy. [links]
Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton said, “Emirates Team New Zealand continues to be at the forefront of innovation and we intend to really drive the development curve of new and clean technology in the marine industry. It is our hope that we can make a seismic shift into hydrogen power and an emission free statement for the industry. This initiative is not without risk as we have very specific operating criteria within the team and the America’s Cup, so it is not a small undertaking.” [links]
Once launched and verified, and with the support of the Challenger of Record INEOS Team UK, it is possible that the Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup will contain a provision that all teams must use hydrogen powered support boats. This would also apply to the 20+ event and race support boats which will have a considerable impact on the reduction of consumption of fossil fuels across the event. here
Emirates Team New Zealand has the design and development of hydrogen powered foiling chase boats underway for AC37 © Emirates Team New Zealand here
Up to sixteen (16) skippers will be invited. Invitations will be first issued to:
The event will be sailed in Elliott 7m Class Boats provided by the OA.
The number of crew (including the skipper) shall be Four (4) or Five (5). All registered crew shall sail all races. The maximum total crew weight, determined prior to racing shall be 350 kg, when wearing at least shorts and shirts.
To remain eligible a skipper shall confirm acceptance of invitation in writing to be received by the date specified on the letter of invitation. All competitors shall meet the eligibility requirements of World Sailing Eligibility Code, regulation 19.2. To be eligible to compete in this event each entrant and crew member shall be a financial member of a club recognised by the OA and crew member’s national authority. [links]
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