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AC40

2021 saw the introduction of the multipurpose One Design AC40 class which America's Cup teams will be able to convert and use for testing, component development and Match Race training. The class will then be converted back to the measured One Design AC40 class for use in the new America’s Cup Women’s Regatta and America’s Cup Youth events. These events have been developed to create new accelerated inclusive pathways into the America’s Cup for the growing global talent pool of female and youth sailors.

Show news Cup Spy Apr 16: Radical Swiss AC75 revealed
Alinghi Red Bull Racing was revealed in daylight - showing some very unique design features
Posted on 17 Apr America's Cup: USA reveals AC40 top speed
American Magic released their top speed stat to mark 100 days of sailing the AC40 America
Posted on 8 Apr Cup Spy Special: Swiss AC75 reveal
First look at the Backless Boat - Alinghi Red Bull Racing's new AC75 revealed in Barcelona
Posted on 5 Apr Cup Spy April 2-3: Kiwis and US keep testing
All teams seem to be focused on their impending AC75 race boat launches
Posted on 4 Apr Cup Spy March 19-April 2: Changing into AC75 gear
Only two teams have sailed over the past two weeks, as they prepare for AC75 raceboat launches
Posted on 2 Apr America's Cup and SailGP merge designs
Cost-saving measure will ensure that teams only have to purchase one type of boat
Posted on 1 Apr Kiwi Women and Youth teams get AC40 workout
Emirates Team New Zealand's Youth and Womens sailors had a challenging three-hour workout on Tuesday
Posted on 27 Mar Cup Spy March 14: Double capsize off Barcelona
Two teams sailed AC40s off Barcelona in fresh conditions. Both capsized - ending their sessions
Posted on 27 Mar Cup Spy March 15-18: Five days in Jeddah
Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed off Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the five day testing bloc
Posted on 27 Mar Cup Spy March 13: Swiss return to Jeddah
Four teams sailed out of Barcelona, Auckland and Jeddah, with all sailing AC40's as LEQ12s
Posted on 26 Mar Cup Spy March 12: Three teams test in AC40s
Three teams in AC40s - with two teams training alone, and the third sailed 2x AC40s for sail testing
Posted on 14 Mar OERT highlights vital contribution of women
The invaluable part played by the female Orient Express Racing Team members
Posted on 11 Mar Cup Spy March 8: Big seas return to Barcelona
American Magic was the only team to sail off Barcelona. They sailed impressively - captured on video
Posted on 9 Mar Cup Spy March 7 : Light winds plague Barcelona
American Magic back with two AC40s, while the French enjoy their fourth successive day of practice
Posted on 8 Mar Cup Spy March 6: Ashby works with French
A funky breeze in Barcelona was a big contrast to Auckland. Glenn Ashby explains his new role
Posted on 7 Mar Cup Spy March 5: Two-boat testing not possible
Cup Spy March 5: Damage to AC40s forces two teams into uncontested training
Posted on 6 Mar Cup Spy March 4: American Magic damaged
American Magic discovered a topside crack during race testing, and ceased participation
Posted on 6 Mar Cup Spy March 2: Grazie LEQ12
It transpired that this was the last sail for the Italian team's custom design LEQ12 test boat
Posted on 4 Mar Cup Spy March 1: Barcelona seaway tests USA
American Magic were tested by a messy off axis seaway of over a metre on the first day of Spring
Posted on 2 Mar Cup Spy Feb 29: Intense racing practice
Three teams sailed in Cagliari and Barcelona, in varying forms of contested race practice
Posted on 2 Mar Cup Spy Feb 27-28: Stuffing it in Cagliari
Three teams sailed in Cagliari and Barcelona - once again the Italians had the pick of the weather
Posted on 29 Feb Cup Spy Feb 27: Kiwis return to off-axis seastate
Today was Day 67 on the Hauraki Gulf for Emirates Team New Zealand sailing their AC40/LEQ12
Posted on 27 Feb Cup Spy Feb 26: Swiss get roughed up
Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed their AC75 and renewed their acquaintance with the Barcelona seastate
Posted on 26 Feb American Magic announces transformative agreement
Partnership signifies a monumental stride in pursuit of building a premier sailing franchise
Posted on 26 Feb From sand dunes to sea swells
Alinghi Red Bull Racing welcomes Dakar Rally champs in Jeddah
Posted on 26 Feb Cup Spy Feb 22-23: One sailed, one splashed
One team sailed in Cagliari. An AC75 was splashed in Barcelona. Several teams competed in SailGP
Posted on 25 Feb Cup Spy Feb 21: The Barcelona Rodeo
Winds hit 24kts causing the AC40 to hit 48kts, giving the crew a ride akin to bronco-riding
Posted on 22 Feb Cup Spy Feb 20: AC40 development continues
Two teams sailed in Auckland and Barcelona. The Swiss will resume AC75 sailing and testing
Posted on 21 Feb Cup Spy Feb 19: Going solo
Three teams sailed in Cagliari, Barcelona, and Jeddah. It was a day for solo sailing
Posted on 20 Feb Cup Spy Feb 16-17: Brits' AC40-OD catches fire
Brits have fire again. American Magic sails from Barcelona. Two good days for Swiss in Jeddah
Posted on 18 Feb
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American Magic - AC40 - Day 108 - April 4, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic
© Harken Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 106 - April 2, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 107 - April 3, 2024 - Barcelona
© Paul Todd/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 107 - April 3, 2024 - Barcelona
© Paul Todd/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 107 - April 3, 2024 - Barcelona
© Paul Todd/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 107 - April 3, 2024 - Barcelona
© Paul Todd/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 107 - April 3, 2024 - Barcelona
© Paul Todd/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 74 - April 3, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup Emirates Team New Zealand - AC40 - Day 73 - March 28, 2024 - Auckland
© Sam Thom/America's Cup American Magic - AC40 - Day 105 - March 27, 2024 - Barcelona
© Job Vermeulen / America's Cup
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