July 24th, 2013
“Any preconceived ideas about sailors, definitely America’s Cup sailors, need to go out the window now. It’s a combination between sort of a motocross rider and an NFL linebacker. You’re wearing impact protection; you’ve got spare air, knives, helmet, communication system. All the guys have been trained in underwater safety. It’s serious business now. It
June 27th, 2013
ORACLE TEAM USA completed a first full day of two-boat testing on Wednesday in San Francisco. Both of the team’s AC72 racing yachts spent the morning running through various tests and boat set-ups as they maneuvered around the San Francisco Bay. “It was the best day of the campaign,” said skipper Jimmy Spithill. “It has
June 10th, 2013
By Christopher Caen, HuffPost I am sitting with Jimmy Spithill, and I am giddy. I ask, “Who do you race for? Larry Ellison, Oracle Team USA, or San Francisco?” I have managed to corral Spithill, the skipper for Oracle Team USA, at a bar on Union Street, and we have headed to the back of
June 6th, 2013
By Christopher Caen, Huffington Post I am sitting with Jimmy Spithill, and I am giddy. I ask, “Who do you race for? Larry Ellison, Oracle Team USA, or San Francisco?” I have managed to corral Spithill, the skipper for Oracle Team USA, at a bar on Union Street, and we have headed to the back
March 22nd, 2013
AC UNCUT’s Genny Tulloch catches up with Oracle Team USA skipper James Spithill six months after their AC72 capsize. James
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