Composure, lack of mistakes will be what it takes to win
This America’s Cup is going to come down to who makes the least mistakes. The boat-speed issue is there but it is not the biggest factor. Going into the next two races, it is going to be about being...
View ArticleForget the heartbreak and move forward
Well Emirates got their money’s worth out of Team New Zealand today. There were red spinnakers galore branding the airlines name. For Team New Zealand fans today’s loss was heartbreaking. The wool shed...
View ArticleWeather 30/6
We have a very clear and sunny day in Valencia today, with similar conditions to yesterday. The gradient sea breeze is building normally, and should fill in to 10-12 knots by race time. This will make...
View ArticleKiwis start well but just can’t finish
Well, it wasn’t the greatest of days for Team New Zealand fans in Valencia today. Just one more race and this thing could be over. Once again the racing started off well for the Kiwis who lead around...
View ArticleSpain Challenger of Record for the next Cup
I got the word last night that if Alinghi win today Desafio Español will be the Challenger of Record for the 33rd Americas Cup in two years time. Look out for Augustin Zulueta from Desafio Español to...
View ArticleWeather 31/6
Its looking a little overcast and pretty light this morning in Valencia – but there should be enough breeze by 3pm local time for race 7 to go ahead off Malvarrosa Beach. Forecast: A developing low...
View ArticleCancelled – 31/6
Principle Race Officer Peter Regio and his team have called off racing for today (31st June) due to light oscillating winds – tomorrow is a layday, so the next race is Tuesday (3rd July) local time.
View ArticleTeam NZ have done us proud
Whatever the outcome of this America’s Cup, when we look at where Team New Zealand are now compared to where they were in 2003 we should be proud. For me, from a country of four million, being here in...
View ArticleWeather gods smile on Dalton
How cool would Grant Dalton have felt today having thousands of people singing him happy birthday. The Team New Zealand boss was 50 today. When the black boat eased past, thousands of people broke into...
View ArticleDelay could be a blessing for Team NZ
Well being a layday it is all quiet in the America’s Cup port today. Yesterday’s postponement and today’s layday could bode well for Team New Zealand. It will give them a chance to regroup. Alinghi...
View ArticleWeather 3/7
Today is going to be a scorcher here, there is not a cloud in the sky. Its pretty light now (10am) but expect the heat to build and maintain a decent (12-14 knot) onshore breeze throughout the day....
View ArticleFarewell from Valencia
Well what a race to end the America’s Cup. One second – one measly second. Off the line it was a good start from Dean Barker but Alinghi, in a compromised position, hung on. The race was a classic day...
View ArticleNew Blogs!
We have just introduced Stuart Alexander and Bob Fisher to the blogosphere- go check out their blogs! Stuart Alexander Stuart keeps the readers of The Independent sports section updated on every shift...
View ArticleLittle needs to change for the next challenge
Although Team New Zealand lost the match, they fought it out until the end. We should be proud of them. They put it all on the line but weren’t good enough. The positives are that Alinghi are not a...
View ArticleTeam NZ’s fire still burning brightly
Team New Zealand are in a very strong position for the future. Given where they were in 2003, which was in a shambles, they are now right there with huge assets, huge intellectual knowledge and huge...
View ArticleQuiet times
We haven’t posted here for a little while – I hope everyone had a happy Christmas and New Year. The big news for our family is our recent move to Doha, Qatar. I am working for the Aspire Academy as...
View ArticleLouis Vuitton World Series
We’re in Nice, France for the first leg of the Louis Vuitton World series. Its a good distraction from the current chaos and a chance to see some America’s Cup yachts on the water again! Posted in...
View ArticlePlaces to follow the 33rd America’s Cup
With the big face-off only days away, we thought it would be useful to give you a list of our favourite sites to follow. The official site is www.americascup.com. The cup has gone all social media too...
View Article’88 Old Friends
Some historic pictures from the adversaries from 1988 Big Boat challenge, Fay and Johns vs Ehman was the guts of the court battle Sir Michael Fay (’88 New Zealand Challenge owner), Tom Ehman (BMW...
View ArticleTeam NZ have the ability to be competitive in new multihulls
Russell Coutts is such an innovative bloke, you knew his plans for the next America’s Cup were going to be different – and he didn’t disappoint. There is a lot to get our heads around, but obviously...
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