July 15th, 2013
By Fletcher C. Bauman After reading Scuttlebutt 3879, I couldn’t agree more about the mess that the 34th America’s Cup has become. I thought about that at and pulled an old photo out of my archives. I thought this photo might have a little resonation, such as, why don’t we get back to the old
July 15th, 2013
By Dave Armstrong, Stuff.co.nz It was meant to be a quiet trip overseas, away from things New Zealand. It was only after we booked our tickets that my wife and I realised that we would be in San Francisco during the opening of the America’s Cup. We were expecting to see cup hype everywhere, and
July 14th, 2013
Scuttlebutt editor Craig Leweck shares his notes after the first week of the challenger series: * I spoke to Artemis Racing CEO Paul Cayard, who was clearly frustrated about media rumors that his team must now quit following the International Jury decision. The only way his team must quit is if the class rules get
July 14th, 2013
There were lots of promises and predictions when plans for the 34th America’s Cup were announced in 2010. Lots of changes, lots of selling. Dumb it down, make it sexy. Throw out the chess board, bring in the dodgeball. X Games for the Y Generation. Since its launch, AC34 has been in slow freefall. While
July 14th, 2013
By Stuart Alexander, The Independent (July 14, 2013) – It was supposed to be a wholesale restyling of an event that goes back to a yacht race around the Isle of Wight in 1851. It was going to be, rather insultingly to some, a switch from the Flintstone to the Facebook generation. Instead it has
July 13th, 2013
Louis Vuitton Cup race (RR2, Race 1) on July 13, 2013 at 12:00pm PDT between Emirates Team New Zealand and
July 12th, 2013
Following a successful start to the two-boat trials program, America’s Cup Defender ORACLE TEAM USA continues to ramp up the
July 12th, 2013
It’s been far too long since Bangin’ The Corners have made fun of the America’s Cup and sailing in general.
July 11th, 2013
(July 11, 2013) – Artemis Racing is disappointed that the Jury’s decision leaves uncertainty. Artemis Racing is here to compete
July 11th, 2013
“We respect the decision of the America’s Cup Jury,” said Grant Simmer, ORACLE TEAM USA General Manager. “We continue to