The Race Behind the Race /// AC40 Racing in Sardinia & AC75 Taihoro Development @EmiratesTeamNZ
The Race Behind the Race /// AC40 Racing in Sardinia & AC75 Taihoro Development  @EmiratesTeamNZ
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The America’s Cup is more than what happens on the racecourse. From the first Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia to intense AC75 testing back in Auckland.

Behind the scenes, Emirates Team New Zealand are balancing AC40 race development with the ongoing evolution of Taihoro. The team constantly switches between AC40 racing, AC75 development, performance analysis, and the relentless search for gains ahead of Naples 2027.

Read the full article here: emirates-team-new-zealand.americascup.com/en/news/801_FROM-SARDINIAN-SUMMER-RACING-TO-AUCKLAND-WINTER-TESTING.html

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Back in Auckland: the development continues
00:31 Alternating between AC40 and AC75 sailing
00:43 Dynamics across the sailing crews
01:02 How to gain racing experience on the AC40s?
01:23 AC75 development opportunities for Taihoro
01:54 What are the changes on the America's Cup boats?
02:25 The Road to Naples will be exciting: 38th America's Cup Naples preparations are fully underway

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