America's Cup

2024 - 10 - 12

Kiwis Sail, Brits Fail: America's Cup Day 1 Recap!

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Day 1 of the America's Cup left INEOS Britannia reeling, while Team New Zealand cruised to victory. Catch all the highs, lows, and boat drama!

The stage was set for an exhilarating showdown as the 37th America's Cup kicked off in Barcelona, pitting the emblematic Emirates Team New Zealand against Britain's INEOS Britannia. Right from the start, Team New Zealand demonstrated their prowess, taking an early 50m lead, which proved to be an ominous sign for their British rivals. By Gate 1, the Kiwis were already leading by a solid 24 seconds, showcasing that a little wind can sail giants into glory! With the tension mounting and racing tradition blazing, it was a battle between David and Goliath, with an ocean twist.

However, the day took a turn for the worse for INEOS Britannia, as they faced a pre-start glitch that would set them on the back foot throughout the contest. Despite their battle-hardened reputation, having beaten formidable opponents like Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to reach this stage, the crew struggled to translate their pre-race pedigree into performance. The harsh reality set in when Emirates Team New Zealand cruised through the first race with a comfortable margin of 41 seconds, followed by a similar fate in the second race—leaving the Britons swimming against the tide.

Social media was abuzz as fans shared their disbelief at New Zealand's dominance, while analysts noted that the technical hiccups faced by INEOS were nothing to be taken lightly. These little bugs in the system not only disrupted their rhythm but also highlighted the critical importance of preparation and flawless execution in high-stakes sailing. The first day’s results left Britons scratching their heads and Kiwis raising their sails in celebration!

As this prestigious event unfolds, it's important for fans and newcomers alike to wrap their heads around the intricacies of the America's Cup. This prestigious competition is steeped in naval history, showcasing advanced sailing technology and some of the sport’s brightest personalities. Did you know that the America's Cup, dubbed the oldest trophy in international sports, has been sailing through the waves since 1851? The thrilling rivalry between Team New Zealand and their British counterparts is sure to steer viewers onto the edge of their seats!

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Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match / Day 1 (America's Cup)

Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup | Day 1 - LIVE. Media ID-25246. Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Race 1 | Emirates Team New Zealand vs INEOS Britannia ...

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Day 1 of the 37th America's Cup – Challenger Ineos Britannia ... (Sailweb)

RACE NEWS UPDATE: 13:50 BST – AC37 Race 1 – Emirates Team New Zealand took the start with an immediate 50m lead. Gate 1 – NZL lead by 24 sec, GBR close downwind ...

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LOUIS VUITTON 37th AMERICA'S CUP MATCH CONTINUES ... (America's Cup)

INEOS Britannia came through that series, beating Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, so are battle-hardened and well into their onboard ...

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America's Cup 2024: everything you wanted to know but were afraid ... (The Guardian)

Our beginner's guide to the boats, the personalities and the science as Britain and NZ contest international sport's oldest trophy.

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Ominous start for INEOS Britannia as Emirates Team New Zealand ... (Yachting World)

Pre-start glitch left INEOS Britannia on the back foot in Race 1 of the America's Cup, while Emirates Team New Zealand controlled the race to secure a firm ...

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America's Cup Day 1 recap - Team New Zealand down Ineos ... (Eurosport.com)

Hello and welcome to live coverage of Day 1 of the 2024 America's Cup. We will see Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia go head-to-head for two races.

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New Zealand crush Ineos Britannia in America's Cup opener (FRANCE 24)

Emirates Team New Zealand began their America's Cup defence in ominous style on Saturday, cruising to a wide-margin first race win over challenger Ineos ...

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Cup Spy: America's Cup Match - Kiwis go two up - Day 1 (Sail World)

Emirates Team NZ won both races sailed on Day 1 by margins of 41seconds and 27seconds - despite being caught with a jib that was too small in a fading ...

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Great Britain make stuttering start to historic bid for America's Cup ... (The Guardian)

Technical problems with the Ineos Britannia boat hampered Ben Ainslie's crew who lost both races to New Zealand on the opening day.

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America's Cup 2024: What is it, how does it work today, race ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

America's Cup 2024: What is it, how does it work today, race schedule and dates ... The final of the 37th America's Cup takes place in Barcelona today as the ...

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Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 1 (Sail World)

The first day of the America's Cup Match is a day of reckoning. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, who we haven't seen in competition since the Round ...

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BBC to show America's Cup after last minute U-turn (Telegraph.co.uk)

Exclusive: Ben Ainslie and Ineos Britannia's tilt at history will now be shown live on iPlayer.

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EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND SCORE TWO OPENING WINS ... (America's Cup)

There was a special feeling in the Port Vell, Barcelona this afternoon as Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia docked-out of a packed waterway and ...

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America's Cup 2024: Team New Zealand dominate to claim 2-0 lead ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Ben Ainslie's Great Britain fell 2-0 behind to Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) as they search for their maiden America's Cup triumph.

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Sir Ben Ainslie and Britain chase famous comeback in America's ... (The Independent)

Ainslie and co-helm Dylan Fletcher suffered a nightmare start as New Zealand took a 2-0 lead in Barcelona.

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LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI WIN INAUGURAL PUIG WOMEN'S ... (America's Cup)

In the full glare of the world's media spotlight, in a race sandwiched between the opening two races of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match, ...

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Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli make history: Italy win first Women's ... (Yachting World)

Historic day for women's sailing with the winners of the first ever Puig Women's America's Cup crowned: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli take victory.

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Italy wins Women's America's Cup (Scuttlebutt Sailing News)

Barcelona, Spain (October 12, 2024) – Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli beat Britain's Athena Pathway to win the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup in a ...

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ALL SET FOR A SUNDAY DUEL AT THE LOUIS VUITTON 37th ... (America's Cup)

After the razzmatazz, colour and spectacle of dock-out in the Port Vell, Barcelona yesterday, day two of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Match is very ...

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Day 2 of the 37th America's Cup – Can Ineos pull back from the brink? (Sailweb)

After the celebrations and sudden media hoopla of winning the Louis Vuitton Trophy, to become the first British challenger for the America's Cup in more than 60 ...

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America's Cup Day 2 live - Follow coverage of Race 3 and Race 4 ... (Eurosport.com)

Yesterday saw Emirates New Zealand take a 2-0 lead over Ineos Britannia, but can Ben Ainslie and his team hit back today? There are two races to come, so every ...

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Great Britain v New Zealand: America's Cup 2024 races three and ... (The Guardian)

Into the third leg, and Ineos Britannia is going quicker. The problem is the dirty air coming off their opponents. Ben Ainslie is quiet. Too quiet? That start ...

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How to watch America's Cup 2024 FOR FREE: Start time, schedule ... (Evening Standard)

All you need to know as Ben Ainslie bids to inspire a first British victory in the 173-year history of the America's Cup.

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Costly pre-start error from the Brits sees them go 3-0 down on the ... (Yachting World)

The second day of America's Cup racing saw the Kiwis take yet another win as INEOS Britannia picked up a costly penalty in the pre-start.

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Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 2 (Sail World)

Putting a point on the board would signal a momentum shift, whereas 4-0 to Emirates Team New Zealand would be devastating for INEOS Britannia. Analysis showed ...

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Race four abandoned after New Zealand breeze into 3-0 lead in ... (FRANCE 24)

With Emirates Team New Zealand and British challenger Ineos Britannia waiting on the start line for the day's second race, the wind dropped below the ...

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New Zealand take 3-0 America's Cup lead after Britain hit with penalty (The Guardian)

Weather permitting, the two-race schedule will resume on Wednesday. Britain's Ineos team may feel relieved that on Sunday's second race was cancelled after a ...

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Pre-start penalty and light winds dominate day two of America's Cup ... (INEOS Britannia)

A pre-start penalty and light winds dominated Race Day 2 of the 37th America's Cup Match between INEOS Britannia and Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand in ...

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