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BMW Oracle's skin-friction reduction riblet film: Sorry, confidential 20 hours agoWhen three weeks ago, 3M sent out a press release regarding the use of its skin-friction reduction riblet film on the hull of BMW Oracle's USA in Valencia during the 33rd America's Cup, we contacted 3M in order to learn more about that cutting-edge technology. Unfortunately, 3M people were tight-lipped, due to the confidentiality agreements signed with... OTW R1 (5)Mar 15, 2010
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OTW R1 Lifting a Leg at AlinghiMar 15, 2010
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Meanwhile in Valencia... Sad end to Team ShosholozaMar 11, 2010For anyone involved in the America's Cup, the ups and downs constitute a fact of life. If you happen to be the winning team, then the moment your yacht crosses the finish line victorious, a brand new cycle starts. On the other hand, if you are any of the remaining teams, an uncertain future lies ahead of you. It has always been like that and this time it... Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland LIVE on Valencia SailingMar 2, 2010
It couldn't be otherwise. Starting March 9th, you will be able to watch all the action from the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland, LIVE, right here on Valencia Sailing. Just like we did during the previous Louis Vuitton regatta in Nice last November, we will have a dedicated player on the top of the website.Given the 12-hour difference between Auckland and...
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Mar 2, 2010 12:14 AM
Meanwhile in Valencia... Alinghi are emptying their baseFeb 25, 2010
That's life used to sing Frank Sinatra. You're riding high in April, shot down in May. Or better said, that's the America's Cup. One day you are the defender and two weeks later the future is uncertain. As we reported a few days ago, Alinghi are emptying their base and when we checked this morning, Alinghi 5 had already left. I suppose she was towed to...
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Feb 25, 2010 4:22 PM
Video: Highlights from Race 2 of the 33rd America's Cup (extended version)Feb 24, 2010I know this is old news but so far we had only published the shorter 5-minute version of the final race's highlights. So, here you have the full 26 minutes. Enjoy it while we are waiting for any news on the 34th edition of the world's oldest sports trophy.Highlights from Race 2 of the 33rd America's Cup (extended version). Valencia, 14 February 2010.... Gladwell's Line: Reflections on Valencia 2010Feb 24, 2010Sail-World's America's Cup Editor, Richard Gladwell, reflects on the week in Valencia and what can be taken out of the 3 Adios Valencia !! Hola San Francisco ??Feb 22, 2010
With the prospects of another America's Cup being held in Valencia getting slimmer by the day, the sight of teams packing up and leaving will, unfortunately, become more common. According to reliable information we received yesterday, the first victim of the end of this Cup cycle will be the former defender and two-time winner of the event, Alinghi. It...
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Feb 22, 2010 1:55 PM
ALL4One and Azzurra conclude Valencia trainingFeb 18, 2010
It has now become customary for a number of team that take part in the Louis Vuitton circuit to come and train in Valencia a few days or weeks before each event. This week it was the turn of Mascalzone Latino AUDI Team (brand new Challenger of Record for the 34th America's Cup), Azzurra and ALL4One to sharpen their skills in Valencia in view of next...
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Feb 18, 2010 11:55 PM
Gavin Brady talks to Valencia Sailing about Mascalzone Latino, the America's Cup and Beau GesteFeb 16, 2010
Valencia Sailing talked to Gavin Brady on Tuesday morning, while waiting, in vain, in the Mascalzone Latino base for the breeze to pick up. The kiwi sailor will be the Challenger of Record's skipper and helmsman in the Louis Vuitton regattas in Auckland next month and is currently with the rest of the crew in Valencia, training with the Italian team's...
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Feb 16, 2010 11:36 PM
America’s Cup Numbers – Already.Feb 16, 2010It’s less than 48 hours since the end of the last race of the 33rd America’s Cup, yet organisers have already managed to collate some figures relating to the event. Given the turnaround and the nature of the America’s Cup, these numbers are not from an independent source and there is a question mark over whether third party analysis will... The best photos from the final race of the 33rd America's CupFeb 14, 2010
BMW Oracle beats Alinghi in the 2nd race and wins the 33rd America's Cup. Valencia, 14 February 2010. Photo copyright Carlo Borlenghi / AlinghiBMW Oracle beats Alinghi in the 2nd race and wins the 33rd America's Cup. Valencia, 14 February 2010. Photo copyright Carlo Borlenghi / AlinghiBMW Oracle beats Alinghi in the 2nd race and wins the 33rd America's...
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Feb 14, 2010 10:02 PM
BMW Oracle wins the 33rd America's CupFeb 14, 2010[Source: BMW Oracle] BMW ORACLE Racing, the American challenger, representing the Golden Gate Yacht Club, won the 33rd America’s Cup Match on Sunday in Valencia, sweeping past the Swiss defender, Alinghi, to a 2-0 victory.This was an historic race for the oldest trophy in international sport, featuring two of the most innovative boats on the planet. BMW... 33rd America's Cup: A day of questions in Valencia...Feb 14, 2010Image by Ian Roman. Today is a day of questions at the 33 rd America’s Cup in Valencia. Firstly will the breeze stabilise enough for race two of the series to happen? If it does, what will be the prestart strategies from the two teams? Are we in for another explosive prestart skirmish akin to the amazing first minute of race one, or... 33rd America's Cup - Day 7 - Race 2: PreviewFeb 14, 2010
Good morning from sunny and cold Valencia. The 2nd race of the 33rd America's Cup is scheduled to take place at noon and Harold Bennett will try to start the triangular race, positioning the committee boat some 12 nautical mile north east of Port America's Cup.The race is scheduled to start at noon and it currently looks it is going to be a a light-breeze...
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Feb 14, 2010 10:32 AM
Video: Highlights from the 1st race of the 33rd America's CupFeb 13, 2010Highlights from the 1st race of the 33rd America's Cup. Valencia, 13 February 2010. Video copyright 33rd America's Cup / Consorcio Valencia 2007 33rd America's Cup - Day 6: Challenger of RecordFeb 13, 2010Greetings from cold and windy Valencia. A big weather front is covering the entire Iberian peninsula, bringing freezing temperatures, rain and even snow a mere 25 kilometers from downtown Valencia. Both giant multihulls are docked in their respective bases and I'm sure the teams are spending the day debriefing and preparing for tomorrow's race.The opening... Race 1 from ValenciaFeb 13, 2010
BMW Oracle Racing © Photo Gilles Martin-RagetBy Paul CayardFriday, February 12, 2010Well, we finally got some racing and it was completely different than all of us thought. At least upwind.The start was exciting...we had a dial up and a penalty! We had it all! I have to say that was worth waiting for. These boats are spectacular!After dial up and... Cayard Reports from Valencia - 33rd America's CupFeb 12, 2010Well, we finally got some racing and it was completely different than all of us thought. At least upwind.The start was exciting…we had a dial up and a penalty! We had it all! I have to say that was worth waiting for. These boats are spectacular!After dial up and skillfully controlling much of the prestart, BMW Oracle looked like they got stuck head... The challenges meteorologists face in the 33rd America's CupFeb 12, 2010Jon Bilger and Jack Katzfey, Alinghi's meteorologists, talked this afternoon about the challenges they face in their every day task of giving the sailing team an accurate forecast of the winds in Valencia. Although, the 32nd and the 33rd America's Cups were held on the same waters, there are major differences. Differences between the 32nd and 33rd... America's Cup - Richard Branson in ValenciaFeb 11, 2010America's Cup 2010 : Visitors to the Alinghi base got a surprise today when they found themselves eye-to-eye with Sir Ri Slow start for America’s Cup 33Feb 11, 2010The 33rd America’s Cup has so far been a story of frustration and disappointment. The first two attempts to begin the best-of-three showdown between Alinghi and BMW Oracle have been canned because the conditions were deemed to be unsuitable for racing. This false start has brought some dark questions about who is really controlling the proceedings... Alinghi vs USA in ValenciaFeb 11, 2010The 2001 Princess Sophia Trophy was my first visit here however I really discovered and started to love Valencia during the 32nd America’s Cup. The place was buzzing with people and the city underwent a major clean up to welcome the oldest sporting in the world. Unfortunately for thousands of workers and professional sailors like us, the legal... 33rd America's Cup - Day 4: Strong breezeFeb 11, 2010
Good morning from windy Valencia. Fortunately, today is an off day, otherwise we would have to spend the morning and afternoon ashore waiting for the breeze to come down so that the two giant multihulls can race. We are currently having a strong northwesterly, between 20 and 25 knots and some wave but not as pronounced as yesterday.In fact, both Alinghi 5... America’s Cup Engineered For Anti-Climax.Feb 11, 2010The 33rd America’s Cup is once again tarnishing the sport of sailing. The question on the minds (and lips) of the ordinary fan in the street, after the second race cancellation in 3 days, is “How can a 90 foot boat not be able to handle 17knts of wind and 1.3 metre waves?” The sailing public has been conditioned to think of sailors as a... Update #7 from ValenciaFeb 10, 201033rd America's CupUpdate #7 from ValenciaPaul CayardWednesday, February 10, 2010Another frustrating day in Valencia. No racing today.The writing was on the wall last night when the Race Committee postponed the start time for today from 1000 to 1200. Then at 0900 this morning they postponed again all the while keeping the teams at the dock. Finally at 1200... Cayard Reports from Valencia - 33rd America's CupFeb 10, 2010Another frustrating day in Valencia. No racing today.The writing was on the wall last night when the Race Committee postponed the start time for today from 1000 to 1200. Then at 0900 this morning they postponed again all the while keeping the teams at the dock. Finally at 1200 they cancelled racing for the day. The reason given was that the sea state was... Ed Baird and Dirk Cramers talk about the day and Alinghi 5Feb 10, 2010Although in the city of Valencia and the first 2-3 miles off the breakwater conditions were considerably calm today, further offshore it was very rough. Ed Baird gives a very detailed explanation of today's "nasty" conditions. The strong westerly was causing strong westerly wind waves while the very strong north westerly offshore was causing a strong... America's Cup: The second race day on shore in ValenciaFeb 10, 2010Race day arrives with bright Mediterranean sunshine, and so do the locals. A good breeze is blowing which unfortunately James Spithill doesn't complain about racing being cancelledFeb 10, 2010James Spithill, skipper and helmsman of BMW Oracle, talked the press after the end of another actionless day. The Australian match racing champion was disappointed not to have raced today but didn't appear to be angry with the race committee's decision to cancel racing. He respected Harold Bennett's call and has full confidence on him, adding thouhg that... 33rd America's Cup - Day 3 - Race 1: Live bloggingFeb 10, 201010:50am The race committee is out on the water looking for good conditions to set a fair race course. Alinghi 5 is still docked in front of the base.8:35am There has been further postponement. Race start will not happen before 1pm. Update #6 from ValenciaFeb 10, 2010
By Paul CayardTuesday, February 09, 2010We got going early today and filmed Alinghi and BMW Oracle from the water. A very nice guy offered to take us around the port in his new 60 footer. We even sailed for about 40 minutes on the way back from the commercial port where BMW Oracle is berthed.We saw BMW Oracle up close with the wing up as it lay on its... 33rd America's Cup - Race 1 - Preview: Postponement ashoreFeb 9, 2010It's Tuesday, 10pm in Valencia and our preview of the 33rd America's Cup's 1st race isn't encouraging. Harold Bennett, Principal Race Officer, announced he will hold the yachts ashore for an additional two hours since the rescheduled race will not take place before Wednesday noon. A combination of strong winds and rough seas will make it difficult to hold... Fisher's View: Luncheon Day in ValenciaFeb 9, 2010Bob Fisher reviews the first rest day in the 33rd America's Cup: America's Cup - Looking around ValenciaFeb 9, 2010It was a rest day and on top of that some gusty wind were forecasted, prudently both teams decided to stay in port. |
