BoatOne, Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s brand new AC75, touched the water for the first time on 16 April. And, only a couple a months later has dismasted, a highly unusual occurrence. Thursday 13 June was a punchy day in Barcelona with the breeze peaking at 22 knots….perfect for testing and training in top end conditions. […]
The America’s Cup cycle is gearing up, with only three months until festivities begin in Barcelona. April saw the start of the business end of the regatta, with much for fans to get excited about. In the past month, several boats have been revealed as design breakthroughs and ideas come to fruition, and the sailors […]
New to the America’s Cup, Alinghi Red Bull Racing has launched its AC75 training vessel in preparation for the race in 2024. Current America’s Cup holder, Emirates Team New Zealand, used this vessel during the 36th America’s Cup. Because Alinghi Red Bull Racing was not part of that race, the Swiss team was able to […]
The crew members who have been chosen to sail on board Alinghi Red Bull Racing have been revealed. With a background in Olympic sports, flying boats, and the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, they will be divided into the roles of tactician, helmsman, foil trimmer, sail trimmer, and grinders as the new team challenges for […]
A new team will be challenging for the next America’s Cup, as Red Bull joins forces with double America’s Cup–winning syndicate Alinghi in a campaign for the oldest trophy in international sport. Alinghi founder Ernesto Bertarelli and two-time Olympic champion Hans Peter Steinacher announced the launch of the new Alinghi Red Bull Racing and presented […]