As the Event Organizer of the 36th America’s Cup, America’s Cup Event Limited (ACE) is navigating the issues during the New Zealand government’s COVID-19 lockdown for Auckland. But as ACE considers the commercial elements to ensure spectators and sponsors are fulfilled, the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team is growing impatient. The …
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Will it be Auckland’s last America’s Cup?
If you are a fan of, or even mildly intrigued by the America’s Cup, then make the most of Auckland’s hosting of the 2021 event because for the first time ever, there’s a chance it may leave – even if Team New Zealand wins. It has been a given, in …
Read More »Prada Cup: Brits back in the loo again
Both teams entered the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series Finals claiming an advantage, which is what you say when it’s all you can say. INEOS Team UK, having won the series prelims, enjoyed the extra time to refine their boat, while Luna Rossa saw advantage from the semifinal competition against …
Read More »American Magic fined for buzzing tower
It’s hard to imagine America’s Cup challenger American Magic’s campaign ending much worse. After a building a solid foundation, they entered the challenger selection series as the favorite. Bookmakers gave them a big edge, and so did everyone else. But then it all came crashing down, literally. Like dog crap on …
Read More »Palma Superyacht Show 2021
We are pleased to announce new dates for the Palma Superyacht Show’s 2021 event. The show, which was due to take place in early May, will now be held from June 3 until June 6. As we continue to follow the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, we …
Read More »Tokyo 2020 president resigns
Yoshirō Mori has resigned as President of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee after his sexist comments about women sparked a global outcry and led to calls for him to step down. The 83-year-old former Japanese Prime Minister offered his resignation during a meeting with Tokyo 2020 Council and Executive Board members today. …
Read More »COVID-19 lockdown postpones Prada Cup
As a result of the Government announcement of a Level 3 lockdown in Auckland, initially for 72 hours, the next scheduled race day on Wednesday (Feb. 17) have been postponed and the event village will not be open to the public during this time. America’s Cup Event Ltd will be …
Read More »Prada Cup: Brits blanked by Italian job
Auckland, New Zealand (February 13, 2021) – Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS TEAM UK squared off today to determine the winner of the PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series and the right to face the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand. First day of the PRADA Cup Final was a double …
Read More »Silvertip – Eyes on the prize
Taking place from 15-17 February 2021, the New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta has become a prominent world Superyacht event, thanks to the unique atmosphere, warm hospitality and highly enjoyable, but fiercely competitive, racing. millenium cup new zealand SILVERTIP won in 2012, despite being one of the smallest in the fleet, …
Read More »Propspeed announces substantial Global expansion in the New Year
Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a United States presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires …
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