I think the NZ government, probably the general public & councils also, underestimate the work/reputation that the NZ boat industry has gained since entering the cup race in Freo. The money put in from the public purse over the decades has seen NZ rise as an industry leader in a pretty competitive market and now has a world class waterfront facility. The cup perfectly showcases the capability and ingenuity of Kiwis when the bit is firmly between the teeth.

It's official. The Royal Yacht Squadron Racing GBR is signed up as the challenger of record for the 37th America's Cup.

A few rules being formulated.

Increased nationality requirement. (Will Jimmy Spithill qualify on Luna Rossa or do we need an Aussie entry? )

AC75 will be the class for the next two AC events.

Competitors only allowed to build one new boat.

Rules will be jiggled in an attempt to make it less expensive to be competitive.

Yet to decide on the venue

www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/03/18/challenge-accepted-for-americas-cup-37/

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Ian K said.. >>> (Will Jimmy Spithill qualify on Luna Rossa or do we need an Aussie entry? )

AC75 will be the class for the next two AC events.

Competitors only allowed to build one new boat.

Rules will be jiggled in an attempt to make it less expensive to be competitive.

Yet to decide on the venue

www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/03/18/challenge-accepted-for-americas-cup-37/

Yes Yes and Aussie entry please!

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Ian K said..
It's official. The Royal Yacht Squadron Racing GBR is signed up as the challenger of record for the 37th America's Cup.

A few rules being formulated.

Increased nationality requirement. (Will Jimmy Spithill qualify on Luna Rossa or do we need an Aussie entry? )

AC75 will be the class for the next two AC events.

Competitors only allowed to build one new boat.

Rules will be jiggled in an attempt to make it less expensive to be competitive.

Yet to decide on the venue

www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/03/18/challenge-accepted-for-americas-cup-37/

2more years of watching 2 boats race to the start then just follow each other around. The more hightec boats get the less interesting the racing it seems. Watching a load of kids race optimist around is more exciting.

They should do a global AC75 road tour. I'd sure pay to hitch a ride for 20 minutes on Botany Bay, Bate Bay, or Sydney Harbour.

It would be fun to watch them race in open water, say a Atlantic crossing or something, would be fun in big seas

The batten design & other things for AC75 is pretty interesting and not unlike bend curve on windsurfing masts.
But much more complex.
www.sail-world.com/news/236027/The-Tech-Inside-AC75-Soft-Wings

The protocol for the next America's just released. Boats are based on the AC75s. A tonne lighter, larger span on the foils, smaller crew but grinders back on bicycles again. The predicted top speed is up by 2 knots to 52 knots. (Although in practice I think the old AC75s did clip 53 knots)

Chase boats will now also be on foils. Hydrogen powered. There will be womens and juniors events and preliminary regattas in smaller AC40s. Haven't settled on a venue yet.

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Ian K said..
The protocol for the next America's just released. Boats are based on the AC75s. A tonne lighter, larger span on the foils, smaller crew but grinders back on bicycles again. The predicted top speed is up by 2 knots to 52 knots. (Although in practice I think the old AC75s did clip 53 knots)

Chase boats will now also be on foils. Hydrogen powered. There will be womens and juniors events and preliminary regattas in smaller AC40s. Haven't settled on a venue yet.

Why don't they'd call it something else? #wealthygrinder

Good to see something from TNZ so design can at long last get going, their procrastination about location is dragging out to embarrassing lengths.

Hydrogen powered support vessels, somebody send Twiggy an email. Might be enough to get him interested in a bid for the auld mug.