Thursday, 1 April 2021, 5:04 pm
One-Design
rule means all the challengers used Hydraulink products for
the Foil Cant System.
Hydraulics helped provide the
tools for this job – but the real tribute goes to the
designers, crews and organisers who worked for years to make
the new AC75 class the astounding spectacle it was, says
Hydraulink Kiwi born director Lee Short.
“Closely
matched crews and brilliant designs allowed the 6-7 tonne
AC75 yachts to fly clear of the water at top speeds between
40 and 50 knots.” (74.08-92.6 kilometres per
hour).
“I remember watching a race in 1995. A
hydraulic leak on the mast boom of Team New Zealand sprayed
Thursday, 18 March 2021, 7:30 am
Wednesday 17 March 2021
Crowds have
turned out in force to watch Emirates Team New Zealand sail
into the history books on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
today, claiming victory over Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team
to win the 36th America’s Cup presented by
PRADA.
Tens of thousands of fans descended on
the America’s Cup Race Village on Auckland’s waterfront
today to see Emirates Team New Zealand claim victory in race
10, winning the Match by a final margin of 7-3 against a
spirited Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team.
They were
joined by thousands of spectators watching today’s action
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 6:51 am
The longstanding, powerful bi-lateral ties between France
and New Zealand tied to the oldest trophy in international
sports, the America’s Cup, will be officially recognised
this Friday, 26 February.
The French Ambassador,
Auckland Mayor, Olympians, sector leaders, racing
competitors, yachting engineers and designers, international
media and members of the French New Zealand Chamber of
Commerce are gathering at the Sofitel for the exclusive
Viaduct event.
“I wonder how many realise the sheer
number of French competitors, commentators and creative
brains past and present, that have had an active role in
revolutionising the Auld Mug alongside Kiwis?” says