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Big Layoffs at America’s Cup Event Authority
While this isn’t exactly shocking news, it’s not great news either. The America’s Cup Event Authority said it will be laying off 28 staff members, or about a quarter of its staff, due to “downsizing of the event footprint in … Continue reading
Artemis the First to Launch AC72 Wing in Controversial Move
All we can say is wow! These boats are going to be huge. Artemis launched and sailed with its first AC72 wing last Thursday from their training base in Segunto, Spain. Towering above the equivalent on their AC45, the first … Continue reading
U.S. AC World Series Stops Set to be Broadcast on NBC
Can’t make it to Newport or San Francisco this year for the AC World Series? Not to worry, you won’t have to hover over your computer watching a webcast. You’ll at least be able to watch the final day of … Continue reading
New Condensed Venue Revealed for America’s Cup
More evolutions in the 34th America’s Cup…we’re sure they won’t be the last. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) have announced a consolidated venue plan for the 34th America’s Cup, removing Piers 30-32 for use … Continue reading
Ainslie Announces America’s Cup Team
Four times Olympic medalist Ben Ainslie has announced the formation of Ben Ainslie Racing, which will compete in the America’s Cup World Series from September 2012. No sailing team members were named at the media conference staged at the London … Continue reading
America’s Cup Exec Wins Award for Innovation in Sports
Despite all the red tape that’s been cut through this year with the America’s Cup, one of its leaders is being recognized by the greater sporting world for his work in advancing the Cup. Richard Worth, the chairman and CEO … Continue reading
America’s Cup Healthy Ocean Project Set to Lead the Way
We commend the America’s Cup program for taking the initiative to create such a program when they certainly weren’t expected to do so. Driven by its commitment to have the 34th America’s Cup be “more than a sport,” the America’s … Continue reading
Newport Named as Final Stop on AC World Series
We can’t wait to see these boats hits our local waters! Newport, RI was unveiled as the final stop of the 2011-2012 AC World Series, which promises to be a dramatic finish to the first season of the new AC45 … Continue reading
Emirates Wins First AC World Series
Emirates Team New Zealand made an incredible recovery during the “winner takes all” fleet race on Sunday to win the America’s Cup World Series Cascais, the first event of a new global series leading up to San Francisco in 2013. … Continue reading
America’s Cup and YouTube Join Forces for Unprecedented Experience
We love it when people let us decide how we want to see things! Focused on pushing the boundaries of fan interactivity, event organizers of the 34th America’s Cup and YouTube have announced a global partnership to elevate sports content … Continue reading
Let the Games Begin-AC World Series Kicks Off
Five teams crowded the podium on Sunday at the America’s Cup World Series–Cascais as the opening weekend ended with some champagne sailing across the two events. On Sunday, large crowds on the beach and in the spectator fleet enjoyed front … Continue reading
AC World Series Experience Kicks Off this Weekend
If you happen to be in Portugal, this should be worth checking out. The Cascais Marina will come alive with the America’s Cup Experience when the inaugural America’s Cup World Series kicks off in Cascais August 6-14. The nine-day international … Continue reading
Let the AC34 Non-Sense Begin
While we understand Emirates Team New Zealand’s initial reasoning on this issue, we think there is probably a mature way to solve the problem without having to make it such a big issue. How about a slight domain name change … Continue reading
New America’s Cup Website Launched
Last week, the 34th America’s Cup launched their new website, which combines all teams into one site in an effort to cut down on operating costs for each of the challengers. In addition to the all the latest news on … Continue reading
Oracle Capsize Sends Crew Through Wingsail
We have to say that it really is amazing to watch these boats go. Who knew that sailors could fly? Four-time America’s Cup winner Russell Coutts was at the helm of an AC45 that capsized Monday on San Francisco Bay. … Continue reading
More Updates to the 34th America’s Cup Program
Surprise, surprise. There are more changes to the America’s Cup. We wonder if it’s even going to still be called the America’s Cup by the time racing rolls around. The recent AC45 test period produced two major results – outstanding … Continue reading
Artemis to be Challenger of Record for 34th America’s Cup
Hopefully this will be the last change in Challenger of Record. The Royal Swedish Yacht Club (Kungliga Svenska Segel Sällskapet, KSSS), represented by Artemis Racing, has become the Challenger of Record for the 34th America’s Cup. “We welcome KSSS and … Continue reading
Mascalzone Pulls Out of America’s Cup
Our Italian isn’t great and neither is Google Translate’s, but here’s our best attempt at translating Vincenzo Onorato’s open letter explaining why Mascalzone has backed out of the Cup. Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with profound sadness that I … Continue reading
America’s Cup Aims to Revolutionize Media Coverage of Sports
Not widely considered an extreme sport, sailing is about to gain a whole new audience as the new America’s Cup reveals just how heart-pounding and dangerous the sport can be. Connecting viewers to the racing in ways not previously possible, … Continue reading
Emirates Team New Zealand Announces Challenger Status for AC34
Emirates Team New Zealand has announced that it will be challenging for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013. Managing Director Grant Dalton said the team is now in a position to formally announce its campaign. “We believe … Continue reading
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