AC37 Youth America's Cup
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli WINS the Youth Americas Cup
For many, the highlight of the race was the poised leadership of Luna Rossa’s young skipper, Marko Gradoni. At just 19 years old, Gradoni is the young...
Weather For Thursday 26th In Barcelona
We are looking forward to an exciting day (Barcelona) of foiling tonight (our NZ time), with the final of the Youth America’s Cup - Luna Rossa from ...
Youth America’s Cup : Semi Final Race 4 – Italy and USA Foil into the Finals (but the Au...
In a thrilling final day of semi-final racing at the UniCredit Youth America's Cup, Team Italy and Team USA secured their spots in the finals after a ...
Youth America’s Cup : Semi Final Race 3 – Italy Finally Secures Win in Thrilling Semi-Fi...
The penultimate race of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup semi-finals delivered exhilarating action, with Italy taking a commanding victory in Race 3,...
America’s Cup : Semi Final Race 2 – US Edges Italy in Thrilling Semi-Final Race at Youth...
This was a very exciting race to watch, Italy and the USA were tightly matched and the whole race was metres in it. This was the most exciting race in...
Youth America’s Cup : Semi Final Race 1 – Artemis beats Luna Rossa in an exciting first ...
The opening race of the UniCredit Youth America's Cup semi-finals delivered high-octane drama as Sweden pulled off a stunning victory, setting the sta...
Weather in Barcelona Tonight
Today in Barcelona the temperature will be a very pleasant 23°, and the sea will be very close to flat - great for foiling.
I wish you today may we...
Youth America’s Cup : The Semi-Final’s Teams Are Identified
Six Teams Progress in Youth America's Cup Series After Thrilling Showdowns in Both Groups
After several more days of competition than initi...
Group A: Italy, USA & UK Progress to Next Round
After the 8 races of Group A, the group involving the AC37 teams which include New Zealand, UK, Switzerland, USA, France & Italy - the teams progr...
Group A, Race 4: US Triumphs in Final Race of Group A at UniCredit Youth America’s Cup
As the race commenced, Italy shot out of the starting gate, but a penalty quickly set them back, allowing the United States to seize the lea...
Group A, Race 3: France Leads To The Finish Line
From the outset, the race proved challenging. The Italian team struggled to get off their foils, incurring a penalty that left them at a dis...
Group A, Race 2: Italy Secures Thrilling Victory in Second Race
The race began with a false start for France, who burst out of the gate too early, earning a double penalty. Meanwhile, the USA took an early lead in ...
Group A, Race 1: Italy Continues To Dominate in Thrilling Race
From the start, the USA took an early lead, but it was Italy who quickly seized control, pulling ahead of their rivals within seconds. As the teams po...
Sweden, Australia, and Spain Progress to Youth America’s Cup Finals from Group B
Australia’s Dominance in Race 1
Australia opened Group B with a stunning performance in Race 1. From the outset today, their boat demonstrated su...
Group B, Race 2: Spain Secure Spot in UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Finals with Dominant Victory
The race began with a fast start, but it wasn’t long before the Canadian and German teams found themselves trailing, confirming their exit from the to...
Group B, Race 1: Australia Dominates Youth America’s Cup in Thrilling Group B Race
The race began with Canada making a fast start out of the gate, but a premature move cost them, resulting in a penalty that allowed Australia to close...
Todays Weather In Barcelona
Right now its 12 knots in Barcelona, a nice foiling breeze. At midnight we will be ready for the first race, and at about 12:08 it will start, on sche...
Ouch! Little To No Wind Today
I was already worried, my forecast this morning suggested we were looking at a day of 3 knots. Frustratingly, the forecast appears accurate, Youth Ame...
Sundays Weather in Barcelona
Sunday in Barcelona runs the distinct risk of not having enough wind to propel the six races scheduled in the youth America's Cup!
The winds during...
Race 5: Sweden Strengthens Lead with Commanding Win on Day 5 of UniCredit Youth America’s Cup
The race, which unfolded in brisk conditions, saw Sweden dominate from the outset. Despite early excitement, particularly from Australia’s costly nose...
Race 4: Sweden Clinches Thrilling Victory Over Australia in Youth America’s Cup
The race, a crucial event for all teams vying for a place in the semi-finals, started with a major upset as the Dutch team was forced to sit out due t...
Race 3: Sweden Soars to Second Consecutive Victory in Group B Race
The race began with high intensity, as all teams were in peak form at the starting line. Australia shot out of the gate first, but their initial lead ...
Race 2: Sweden Triumphs as Australia Stumbles in Thrilling UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Race
The race began with Australia seizing the early lead, capitalising on a penalty taken by Spain, the current Group B leaders. As the teams powered thro...
Race 1: Australia Snatches Victory in Thrilling Youth America’s Cup Race
In an electrifying race on Day 5 of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup, Group B delivered a stunning spectacle, with Australia stealing victory from Sw...
Weather Report For Saturday In Barcelona
The weather today for the Youth America's Cup in Barcelona won't be too bad, it looks like we might finally get four races actually run!
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Youth America’s Cup Racing Canceled For Today Due To Lack Of Wind
After the first race of the day was very slow due to insufficient wind to sustain foiling, the Youth America's Cup racing for today has now been cance...
Youth America’s Cup (Group B) : Spain Triumphs Amid Challenging Winds in Opening Race
Group B's UniCredit Youth America’s Cup got off to a thrilling start on Day 4, as the teams faced a tough challenge in the first race, battling low wi...
Youth America’s Cup (Group B) Racing: Weather For Today In Barcelona
There could be some risk today to the Youth America's Cup - the Forecast has only light winds expected. At its strongest, the forecast has the wind at...
Youth America’s Cup Racing Delayed Until Tomorrow
The Youth America's Cup racing which was scheduled for this evening, Group B, has been delayed due to poor weather conditions-there is no wind this mo...
Weather For Thursday In Barcelona
The weather today in Barcelona will be another interesting day. The wind will be in the region of 7-8 knot, and a swell of 1 metre. Now depending on h...
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Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Confirm Star Billing
It was another very tricky day in Barcelona with a sea-state of almost a metre and a shifting, patchy breeze that ranged from 8 to 14 knots making the...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy Dominate as UK and Switzerland Battle in Gruelling Race (Day 2)
The race began under ominous skies, with slow winds adding an extra layer of complexity to the start. France and the US struggled to stay on...
Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions (Day 2)
As the race committee signaled the start of the opening match between the young America's Cup contenders, only four boats were on the line. ...
Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, finally reaching a crescendo in the evening with very h...
Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits
Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the course, really showcased the emerging next-generati...
Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)
The race began with a tense countdown as Switzerland was busy with technicians on their yacht making repairs after the first race. The techn...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)
Having gone from one extreme to the other, after waiting for hours without wind, well after 5pm in Barcelona we suddenly we have wind -- almost to...
Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day
The weather today (Tuesday 18th September) in Barcelona will not be as nice as it has been recently.
The sun will be shining, with a comfortable am...
Meet the Young Kiwi’s Who Will Do Us Proud in the Youth America’s Cup
These talented young Kiwis, representing Emirates Team New Zealand, are set to make waves in the AC40 foiling yachts.
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