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04 Apr, 2018
New rules
America's Cup AC75 Class Rule revealed.
28 Apr, 2020
Sharp focus
The Notice of Race for the 2020-21 National Championship for the iconic Sharpie class has just been...
31 May, 2017
50th festivities for iconic Regatta
The Admiral’s Cup to be marked with 50th Anniversary Regatta.
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Etchells down under
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J Class readies
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03 Oct, 2024
Les Voiles in full swing
Perfect conditions and perfect Maxi scorelines at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez.
25 Sep, 2024
JoySail success
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25 Sep, 2024
Hansa Worlds
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12 Sep, 2024
Fiji hits 40
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12 Sep, 2024
Classics assemble
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04 Sep, 2024
That’s a wrap!
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: Scores tallied – winners declared.
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‘To win the America’s Cup, first you have to w

‘To win the America’s Cup, first you have to win the Louis Vuitton Cup.’ It is one of the most famous phrases that surrounds this pinnacle sporting contest with the richest of histories dating back 173 years.
INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will compete in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final to decide which of them will take on the America’s Cup holders, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
Starts 26 September.
All the details and how to watch via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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After two days’ delay, Andoo Team Australia took

After two days’ delay, Andoo Team Australia took to the water for their first race of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup.
Skipper Cole Tapper described the first outing as relieving, exciting but a little disappointing. “It was really special to start” he said.
More on their first foray and how to follow the next day’s racing via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing th

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the team representing the Circolo della Vela Sicilia yacht club, secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final after a last race against NYYC American Magic.
Facing them now is a fired-up Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia who secured their place in the Final yesterday having eliminated Alinghi Red Bull Racing 5–2.
More via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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Andoo Team Australia’s start in the UniCredit Yo

Andoo Team Australia’s start in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup regatta has been delayed another day - with Group B now scheduled to get racing on September 20 in Barcelona.
The base camp is up and running with boxing kangaroos, a big G’day and a great test run on the Aussie barbecue yesterday with family and supporters ensuring they are getting plenty of attention in Port Olimpic.
Competition schedule and how to follow via link in our bio.⚓️@teamaustraliachallenge
@americascup
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Beneteau has introduced the new category known as

Beneteau has introduced the new category known as “the planing cruiser” - the new First 30, with images revealed at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
It redefines small-boat sailing by combining outstanding performance with unparalleled ease of use while offering the comfort of a fully equipped cruiser.
All the information so far via link in our bio.⚓️@cannesyachtingfestival
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The Cannes Yachting Festival will commence 10 Sept

The Cannes Yachting Festival will commence 10 September, running until 15 September at Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, South of France.
On show on the marinas at Port Canto is the dedicated Sailing Area, with almost 120 new 10- to 30-metre sail boats, monohulls and multihulls, including 13 world launches.
On shore and within the Palais, there will be displays from shipyards, equipment and services related to sailing.
Check out our preview via link in our bio.⚓️@cannesyachtingfestival
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Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, “Taihoro”

Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, “Taihoro” fell from the crane after racing yesterday in the first encounter of the Challenger Selection Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup.
The team has decided to forgo sailing while damage is assessed.
The full statement via link in our bio.⚓️@americascup
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As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis V

As the sun set in Barcelona on a memorable Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, it was Emirates Team New Zealand spraying the Moët & Chandon champagne as winners, after an enthralling and epic, super-tight final battle with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
Thrilling, engrossing, it was simply sporting brilliance and a huge advert for the Louis Vuitton Cup that starts 29 August.
All the details via link in our bio.⚓️@emiratesteamnz
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