VIDEO: Roles of BRITANNIA

Published on January 18th, 2021

INEOS Team UK has been perfect so far in the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series, showing good speed in all conditions while looking smooth in their maneuvers.

Each of the America’s Cup efforts have approached the onboard roles differently for the AC75, and in this video with grinder David ‘Freddie’ Carr, he shares how they manage the 11 people onboard.

Positions
Helm (1)
Tactician (1)
Main trimmer (1)
Flight controller (2)
Jib trimmer (2)
Grinder (4)

Video uploaded Jan. 18, 2021


Prada Cup Scoreboard (wins-losses)
American Magic (USA): 0-4
INEOS Team UK (GBR): 4-0
Luna Rossa (ITA): 2-2

The PRADA Cup is a series of four round robins (Jan. 15-17 and Jan. 22-24), with the winner of the series qualifying for the PRADA Cup Final and the remaining two Challengers going into a Semi-Final Series (Jan. 29-Feb. 2) for the right to join the Round Robin winner in the Final (Feb. 13–22). The winner of the PRADA Cup will then face the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the America’s Cup Match beginning March 6.

More information:
• Prada Cup format, standings, and how to watch online: click here.
• Complete America’s Cup coverage: click here
• Additional America’s Cup information: click here

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