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Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)
The race began with a tense countdown as Switzerland was busy with technicians on their yacht making repairs after the first race. The techn...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)
Having gone from one extreme to the other, after waiting for hours without wind, well after 5pm in Barcelona we suddenly we have wind -- almost to...
Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day
The weather today (Tuesday 18th September) in Barcelona will not be as nice as it has been recently.
The sun will be shining, with a comfortable am...
Meet the Young Kiwi’s Who Will Do Us Proud in the Youth America’s Cup
These talented young Kiwis, representing Emirates Team New Zealand, are set to make waves in the AC40 foiling yachts.
Youth America’s Cup Racing Kicks Off Tonight in Barcelona
The Youth America’s Cup is about to set sail in Barcelona, and New Zealanders are in for a treat as the action begins tonight, New Zealand time. This ...
Josh Hyde and Waitemata Racing win the New Zealand Youth Match Racing Championships
The best youth match racing teams in the country competed at the 2024 New Zealand Youth Match Racing Championship this weekend 14th-15th September at ...
Youth America’s Cup Skippers Discuss Regatta At Pre-Race Press Conference
Just 11 years ago, back in 2013, Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Andy Maloney, key afterguard members today of the Defenders of the Louis Vuitton 37th A...
Race 2: American Magic Soars as Luna Rossa Simply DNF in This Thrilling Showdown
In a dramatic turn of events at the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series, NYYC American Magic took full advantage of Luna Rossa’s struggles to win a p...
Race 1: Alinghi’s Stunning Comeback Sends INEOS Crashing in Semi-Final Drama
The day began with a delay, as light winds pushed the start of the race back by more than 20 minutes. When the race finally began, it was Alinghi ...
Race Schedule For Monday
Today, Day 3 of the Semi-Finals - contains races 5 and 6 of the Challenger semi-final series. It is a major day in the overall LVC because, as we are ...
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