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Ellison Proposes Hawaii for the 2017 America’s Cup
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Ellison Proposes Hawaii for the 2017 America’s Cup

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Ellison Proposes Hawaii for the 2017 America’s Cup

Larry Ellison envisions the 2017 America’s Cup regattas taking place in AC45s around the globe in all countries that have a team and ending up in Hawaii for the Louis Vuitton Cup. The winner then will challenge the defending champion, Oracle Team USA, for the America’s Cup in the waters off of Honolulu in AC60s. However, Russell Coutts, CEO of Oracle Team USA, is still in talks with other venues including San Francisco and San Diego. Read more about Ellison’s vision.

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2014-04-26T22:22:43-07:00March 12th, 2014|0 Comments

2017 America’s Cup Venue Announcement Postponed
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2017 America’s Cup Venue Announcement Postponed

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2017 America’s Cup Venue Announcement Postponed

Though many of us feel that San Francisco Bay is the best location for the 2017nAmerica’s Cup races, ORACLE TEAM USA announced last week that they were moving the March 1 deadline for announcing the 2017 venue to early summer. Negotiations with San Francisco are not going as well as they’d like, so they are looking at five other venues, including Hawaii and San Diego. Read more from SFGate.com

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By Mary Lou Thiercof|2014-04-26T22:24:21-07:00February 10th, 2014|0 Comments

America’s Cup 2017: Smaller Boats. Greater Thrill.
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America’s Cup 2017: Smaller Boats. Greater Thrill.

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America’s Cup 2017: Smaller Boats. Greater Thrill.

Russell Coutts, ORACLE TEAM USA member and AC’s most successful skipper, has been told by Larry Ellison that his budget for the next America's Cup will be restricted to US$80m. Photo / ACEA/Oracle

ORACLE TEAM USA’s Russell Coutts has been told by Larry Ellison that his budget for the next America’s Cup will be restricted to US$80m. Photo / ACEA/Oracle

Smaller boats (but still lightening-fast foilers), only 7-9 crew, more common design elements, only four challengers from the World Series (ACWS) races in 2015-16 face off in SF during the Louis Vuitton and other ideas to cut costs and increase participation. Read more from Russell Coutts, Oracle TEAM USA member and AC’s most successful skipper, in the New Zealand Herald.

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2014-04-26T22:27:53-07:00January 6th, 2014|0 Comments

34th America’s Cup Stays with TEAM USA!

ORACLE TEAM USA wins Race 19 and retains the Cup! In the most tense of races, both teams showcased everything they had and ORACLE had the faster boat. What a thrilling race and a great Summer of Racing. America’s Cup will stay in America!

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-12-05T14:34:54-08:00September 25th, 2013|0 Comments

We are still sailing at 2:15pm! USA takes Race 17.

Score is now New Zealand – 8 and USA – 7. With an unfortunate start for the Kiwis – a small collision and a two-boat length penalty – TEAM USA had the lead around Mark 1 and kept it until the finish. Race 18 seems to be a go at 2:15pm. ETNZ still has their provisional card and can cancel the race today but did not. They are geared up to win Race 18 and the America’s Cup. Stay tuned.

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2013-09-24T13:55:48-07:00September 24th, 2013|0 Comments