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THE FOIL (3 mentions) emphasizes Emirates Team New Zealand's strategic exploitation of transition rule loopholes and the advantage gained from operating two-boat programs, as seen in videos like "The AC75's dramatic diet – and why it gives ETNZ an early edge".

Emirates Team New Zealand is a sailing team that represents the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and competes in the America's Cup. Known for innovation, ETNZ has secured three America's Cup wins. Led by Matteo de Nora, Grant Dalton, and Nathan Outteridge, the team prepares to defend the cup in 2027.

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Mass Reduction Tactics: How Emirates Team New Zealand Gamified the AC38 Rulebook
The America's Cup has entered a brutal new phase of engineering where weight is the ultimate currency. While most focus on the move to Naples, Emirates Team New Zealand has already begun stripping hundreds of kilos from their yacht to exploit a specific rule change that leaves other teams scrambling. This isn't just a minor tweak; it's a fundamental shift in hydrodynamics that may have already turned the next Cup into a two-horse race.
2 days ago
2 min read
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Victory in the Virtual: How Simulator Strategy Redefined the America's Cup
The first races of the 37th America's Cup revealed a shocking performance gap that had nothing to do with the wind. While legendary sailors struggled to find their rhythm, a late-entry French team used virtual tools to humiliate the established order. Explore how simulator strategy is now deciding who wins on the water and why traditional training is no longer enough to stay competitive.
Sep 19, 2023
3 min read
// THE FOIL
The W-Wing Resurrection: INEOS Britannia’s High-Stakes Foil Gamble
INEOS Britannia has stunned the America’s Cup paddock by resurrecting the 'G-wing' foil, a radical design previously deemed too complex for competition. While the W-shape offers significant drag reduction and reduced cavitation, the mechanical hurdles of articulating segments around harsh kinks remain the ultimate test of engineering resilience. Can the British squad solve the internal void issues that plagued their previous campaign, or is this a repeat of a high-risk gamble that never sees the start line?
Mar 22, 2023
2 min read

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Mass Reduction Tactics: How Emirates Team New Zealand Gamified the AC38 Rulebook

Victory in the Virtual: How Simulator Strategy Redefined the America's Cup

The W-Wing Resurrection: INEOS Britannia’s High-Stakes Foil Gamble