UPDATE August 28, 2015: ETNZ: Gothenburg Training Day
After a wet start to the day, the fleet finally got out on the race course for some valuable practice racing. Skipper Glenn Ashby describes the tight race course for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Gothenburg - Published on Aug 27, 2015
EP2 (PART 1): ARTEMIS RACING - ROAD TO BERMUDA -
An exclusive behind the scenes insight into what it takes to mount a challenge and compete in the 35th America's Cup. Follow Artemis Racing over six episodes in 2015 as the team prepares to win the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport.
Iain Percy's Goals for Gothenburg - Artemis Racing skipper Iain Percy has his sights set on a strong performance on home waters at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Gothenburg. Published on Aug 24, 2015: “It’s an incredibly proud moment for Artemis Racing and all of Sweden to be hosting the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series,” Percy said. But after a disappointing result at the inaugural event in Portsmouth last month, he is looking for his team to improve this time out. “We need to have slicker boat-handling. We need to make smarter decisions… Make no mistake, we’re out to beat each other.”
Racing starts in Gothenburg with the practice race on August 28, ahead of two days of Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series racing August 29-30.
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Glenn Ashby - one on one - Emirates Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby talks about the rebirth of the Kiwi team and an infusion of new, young talent, after the team was on the wrong side of one of the greatest comebacks in sport. Published on Aug 18, 2015
Ben Ainslie gives a tour of the Land Rover BAR base - “We will win the America’s Cup!” says Ben Ainslie who takes us on a tour of the Land Rover BAR base and talks up his chances. His old team mate, ORACLE TEAM USA skipper Jimmy Spithill weighs in as well.
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35th America's Cup
ACWS, Gothenburg
Roller reefing / furling sails
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Greetings all
Seems like a good idea for a newbie sailor to have this setup.
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