The 12 min story on how the 37th Americas Cup was won

[@smudge6831]

The kiwis have dominated since 95. Even the few that that they lost were to Sir Russell Coutts (Alinghi) with Brad Butterworth. And when he headed up BMW Oracle racing in 2010. There is certainly a huge depth of sailing talent for such a small nation

[@CoolCoyote]

Russell Coutts is one of the best ever though, he disappointed a lot of kiwis but he was successful as he was when he was with N.Z

[@masterheke7339]

I have been a fan of Team NZ Sailing a long time, I was on the second chase boat when team NZ mast broke/snapped/Auckland, felt there hearts break to. Now NZ rule yachting, Flying boats = amazing. Is a fantastic achievement, the people + design/tech I hope the cup is sailed back in NZ next time.

[@davidtydeman1434]

Matt nice summary. I would love to see a piece on what did NZ do better than the others ie why did they win and what do the others need to improve in order to beat them

[@PlanetSailOnline]

We're working on it David, plenty of gossip and speculation but not so much in the way of hard facts......yet... Standby!

[@TechnikMeister2]

Little country, big courage. It does not matter what it is, sailing, rugby, cricket, when they have equivalent technology, they will almost certainly win.

[@mitchand9]

For some reason I prefer watching them win as challengers as opposed to defenders I don't know why to be honest. Not that I'm not happy for them winning the event. I just enjoy watching them win when they're not the favorite.

[@cobusbrits2]

Man, wish South Africa had the means to compete in the AC as well. It would take some time but would love to take on the Kiwis and leave them in our wake... If only....

[@locominyana8916]

​@cobusbrits2 You saffas will never know.

[@timorum]

This has very little to do with New Zealand these days.

[@vicipiz]

@@timorumwhat do you mean by that? The culture of the team is very kiwi which is the main difference

[@d34nh177b]

The AC has everything, skill subtlety, talent and knowledge. Yes, it's always harder for the challengers, but let's not forget, the kiwis have been in that place too. And at least they aren't manipulating the rules all the time to suit themselves as much as the Americans did a campaign or two ago.

[@sharp2684]

you mean for decades more like

[@johntasker9588]

A great summary thank you.

[@Chip_in]

The Kiwis were just too fast ⛳

[@CoolCoyote]

Americas Cup is now New Zealands cup.... again oh yeeah

[@Jaco959]

Very hard to beat a faster boat...

[@greenstripeypaint]

That was a summary of what happened - but I was hoping for some analysis of how

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Good recap although 'how' nz won wasn't really answered. That's for another episode on the technicalities of a winning design which would be interesting.

[@PlanetSailOnline]

We're working on it!

[@phillipmurray1724]

Thanks for that wrap. I have been waiting patiently for a full team ineos wrap but nothing! Which is pretty shitty actually. 🎉

[@bjnwright]

I've really enjoyed previous regattas in the Americas Cup. Proud as to be a Kiwi in this thing. Small nation punching well above it's weight in this elite sport. But, I found this one really quite boring to watch.

[@nakedlakedip57]

Cunning kiwis never showed there full potential……

[@nine8three310]

Correct! They never showed their full potential the last AC in Auckland.

[@bradclifton5248]

Proven necessary given the bottomless pockets of rich listers.

[@vicipiz]

Yes lesson hard learnt from san Fransisco

[@deandavey7849]

Kiwis can fly 🇳🇿🏆🏆🏆🫡

[@bevynq]

Wonder how luna rossa would have gone. Still feel they were faster than ineos

[@vicipiz]

I also thought Lina Ross’s would have been harder for NZ to beat

[@kneewall49]

I can’t work out why, but despite my love of the AC and the astounding advances in tech, I found 2024 final a boring event ;(. I actually enjoyed the LVC far more interesting.

[@robinhodgkinson]

Could it be that sense of inevitability? ; )

[@bgmail6858]

​@@robinhodgkinsonMe too. I'd say it was partly NZ's clear superiority. But also, ugh, why the heck are they ever racing in 6-7 knots wind? Absolutely brutal to watch any race where foilers come off for lack of wind.

[@kneewall49]

@ Emm, no I think it’s just the one on one monotony; I enjoyed the LVC competition with many different boats.

[@mitchand9]

Facts. Wish there was more fleet racing

[@santos.l.halper1999]

​@@kneewall49 Ineos didn't challenge enough to perturb a clinical Team New Zealand. There were a few good races and starts but LV had more races and therefore more moments obviously. As a long time supporter, I was on the edge of my seat.

[@jackweta]

Emirates vs Ineos lets go again!

[@floodo1]

Nicely put together summary thx! Well done execution wise to the Kiwi sailors and even more so to their syndicate for writing rules that they can excel at to win (-8

[@paulsp2k]

That's one of the reasons the Americas Cup has always been so hard to win, in that there has always been an advantage to the defender

[@hamishcraig6999]

Are you sure? I thought the rules were decided in conjunction with the Challenger of Record )(ie Ben Ainslie), and here he was racing for it in the final. I can't understand how the rule writer has an advantage (according to yous). It is the same for everyone, it is agreed before hand, and everyone knows where they stand.

[@vicipiz]

Can you explain which rules were so bent in their favour?

[@paulsp2k]

@@vicipiz It's not so much they bend the rules to suit themselves, but Grant Dalton said in an interview a few years ago, that the Defender gets a massive development advantage by knowing in advance the design rules.

[@vicipiz]

@ yes but INEOS also had that advantage because it was all at the same time

[@billpeart472]

CHANGE THE NAME TO THE WINNING COUNTRY WHO WINS IT

[@ajc389]

The cup is named after the first boat to win it not country.

[@Sean40K]

When was it decided to change from 'first to nine' to 'first to seven'? Was there any official announcement?

[@davidharris8567]

Umm it's only once in it's history it's been first to nine

[@Sean40K]

@davidharris8567 but they did advertise and posted a calendar showing "first to 9" also for AC37

[@davidharris8567]

​@@Sean40Kdidn't see that, all advertising I had seen was first to seven as it was in Bermuda and Auckland

[@stefanzzz6778]

Used to be first to 5 back in the day

[@bevynq]

First to 4 back in the other day. Almost like they make it up as they go along.

[@mscaptjo]

Need one full second per frame to even attempt to focus without pain

[@mscaptjo]

Intro too flashy pants!!😢

[@jeriksson7686]

I hope the AC75 goes to the history books very soon. Flying and matchracing is not a "match made in heaven" Crewwork instead of cycling would be nice to see again.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Americas Cup in Barcelona from start to finish. The only not so good bit for me was the crap overhyped stage show at the end. By that I don't mean the dignitaries, I'm talking the shallow talent of the designated carnival barker on stage. I don't recall his name and that doesn't bother me in the least.

[@ThePhilcam]

How?

[@stefanzzz6778]

They had the faster boat is how.

[@54Rocketeer]

NZL population 5 million

[@THEchiQ]

A huge number of which live on a coast or lake.

[@54Rocketeer]

@ It’s an Island x 2 🙃

[@Pete-z6e]

Prada Pirelli would have been a more competitive challenger. Too easy .

[@aaronjacks7217]

Most boring AC in living memory. Essentially zero match racing.

[@plazma1215]

The dominant theme of AC racing has always been one sided races.

[@kankama1]

I was hoping the Italians or the French would win and the Cup would be back in boats that flew kites, had grinders and the trailing boat could put bad air on the leader downwind - maybe a TP 60 or somesuch. Real nasty pre starts with yelling and umpires in close. No luck. Bummer as these things are not boats, they have nothing in common with 99% of the boats out on the weekend. This has nothing to do with what I want to see. I watched it on KZbin but it was like eating white bread - I was unsatisfied after consumption.

[@Chip_in]

That old racing for the America's cup is brown bread dead ⛳

[@enzeda]

Bring back black and white TV as well.

[@kwerk2011]

You can watch that type of racing all over the world on any weekend. The America's Cup has always been about the forefront of innovation. Enough with the "let's do it how we did it 50 years ago". That isn't, never was and never will be how the AC works.

[@conradallen9864]

I’m waiting for a steam powered supercar 👍

[@nem447]

it's still sailing in every way, and has more global viewing then ever, you wanna go back to hanging huge lead weights underneath and moving at 8 knots....yawn