Capsize cuts short Swiss training

Despite out of the running for the 37th America’s Cup, Alinghi Red Bull Racing decided to keep on training for a few weeks with the aim of extracting the full potential from their AC75. Taking advantage of their facilities in Barcelona, the Team had a planned training session on Sunday, September 30.

With the wind at the upper limit of 21 knots for racing, the Swiss team was out on the water for an hour when the boat capsized.

“The incident happened as the boat was sailing downwind in fresh breeze and suddenly the foil let go resulting in an abrupt deceleration and consequent capsize,” explained Silvio Arrivabene, Co-General Manager.

“As the boat was hauled out of the water back at the base, it became apparent, and the data confirmed it, that the incident was linked to a failure in the starboard foil that could only have resulted from external factors, like a collision with a submerged object or material failure.”

Fortunately, no crew members onboard were harmed, and everyone in the team acted swiftly and professionally to secure the boat. After the recovery process, BoatOne was towed back to the team base and retrieved in the shed. A thorough investigation is underway to further characterize the incident ahead of starting the repair process.

Coming to their aid was Emirates Team New Zealand to provide crucial support on the water.

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Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period was from December 1, 2021 until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup could be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the reveal, finally confirming Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series*
August 29-September 9: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

*Team New Zealand competes in the round robin stage only, but the results of their races were not included in the challenger leaderboard.

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-27: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For competition details, click here.

Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the Youth America’s Cup and Women’s America’s Cup.

Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Event details: www.americascup.com/en/home

Source: ARBR