Emirates Team New Zealand Win the 36th America’s Cup
Once again Emirates Team New Zealand has entered the history books and won the America’s Cup for New Zealand for the fourth time.
America’s Cup: Tie after Day 1
Day one of the 36th America’s Cup didn’t disappoint with the defender Emirates Team New Zealand and the challenger Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sitting on a tie after two races. Pretty even performances between the two boats confirmed that there is no space for mistakes
Sarah Douglas wins Laser Radial MidWinters
Last week, Canadian Sailing Team member Sarah Douglas scored an impressive first place at the Laser Midwinters East hosted by Key Biscayne Yacht Club in Florida over the weekend.
36th America’s Cup Match Covid19 Restrictions Update
In light of the latest Auckland COVID-19 Level 3 lockdown put in place by the Government from 6am this morning for the next 7 days, America’s Cup Event Ltd has postponed the first weekend of racing on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of March.
49th BVI Spring Regatta postponed until 2022
Tortola, British Virgin Islands – February 24, 2021: The 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, which was scheduled for March 29 to April 4, 2021, has been postponed until 2022 following deep consideration by all entities involved.
Prada Cup: Racing Resumes On Saturday Under Alert Level 2 Restrictions
PRADA Cup Final resumes on Saturday 20th of February NZT. Race 5 will see Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli facing INEOS TEAM UK, the race will start from 4:00PM local time weather permitting.
Antigua Sailing Week 2021 Cancelled
Event organizers will be joining local government and the international community in working to limit and eradicate the COVID-19 spread by cancelling the 2021 edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), including the Peters & May Round Antigua Race, which were scheduled for later this year – April 24 – 30.
America’s Cup Event (ACE) Position on Continuation of Racing
In these uncertain times, as the permitted Event Organiser responsible for the delivery of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada in Auckland under the Host Venue Agreement with NZ Government and Auckland Council, America’s Cup Event Limited remains committed to maintaining as many aspects as possible of the Event as originally planned.
Eight Bells: Douglas Keary
The Canadian Sailing Community lost one of the good guys today . Doug Keary was one of those mean who gave back, gave back to his community, and gave back to the sport of sailing.
Prada Cup Final, the Show is Ready
For almost two weeks there has been one question that has been doing the rounds more than any other down here in Auckland.
Racing (not): The 41st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta cancelled due to fear of possible COVID developments
On Monday January 25th, organizers of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta published its plans for the 41st edition of this annual event, eliminating the parties and social gatherings from this year’s event format and focusing on hosting the 4 days of world class racing, as it is first and foremost an outdoor sporting event.
2.4mR CanAm Series January Wrap Up
January was a very eventful month in the world and in the US 2.4 meter class. We now have Vaccines rolling out to and the world is lumbering awake after a Covid snooze.
American Magic Concludes Campaign For 36th America’s Cup
Auckland, New Zealand – New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the America’s Cup, was eliminated from the Prada Cup Semifinal following a loss in the fourth race of the series against the Challenger of Record, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli of Italy.
Registrations Brisk for 2021 Marblehead to Halifax
With 27 boats registered in January, the fleet is growing for the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race this summer.
Skipper’s Press Conference: Terry Hutchinson on Patriot’s Capsize, Recovery and Next Steps
Auckland, New Zealand – After a mostly sleepless night following the capsize and near-sinking of American Magic’s AC75 racing yacht, PATRIOT, Skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson answered questions for assembled journalists in Auckland, and additional press patched in via Zoom.
Boat dreamin’: Neil Gilbert’s AC75 Canadian flyer
Neil Gilbert is a Canadian marine designer located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Neil’s work spans four decades and all manner of boats both power and sail working or having worked with Campion Marine, Malibu Boats, Doral Boats, Vector Powerboats, C&C Yachts, Twin Anchors, and many others.