AC40
3 Seasons
The AC40 is a scaled AC75 foiling day-racer designed by Emirates Team New Zealand and built by McConaghy.
A one-design class that brings America's Cup foiling performance to a competitive racing circuit. With self-tacking headsails and battery powered replacing grinders, the yacht is sailed by two helmsmen and two trimmers. An autopilot control system maintains stable flight. To be used for the Youth and Womens America's Cup 2024.
Hull Length: 11.8m
Hull Beam: 3.38m
Crew: 4
Displacement: 2000kg
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Emirates Team NZL - Cyclors Are Back Alongside Two Boat Testing
Episode 1
The 'Cyclors' are back and it's testing time for Emirates Team New Zealand. The team and boats are coming together for the preparations of defending the 'Auld Mug' with two boats now in the Auckland harbour and it's full steam (or sweat) ahead for the All Blacks.
Video Producer: Emirates Team N...
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INEOS Britannia - Moving Parts - Tom Harrison
Episode 2
Meteorologist, Performance Data Analyst and AC fanatic, Tom Harrison, local sailor from Cowes, Isle of Wight. (CC Available)
Video Producer: INEOS Britannia
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INEOS Britannia - State Of Play - Palma Wrapped
Episode 3
Stable conditions and the hard work explained by Giles Scott, Head of Sailing. Dedication from the whole team has maximised our time on the water and enabled T6 to deliver the numbers. (CC Available)
Video Producer: INEOS Britannia
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02:20Episode 4
Emirates Team NZL - Reviewing The AC40
Episode 4
Nimble, light, responsive and fast.. Rewinding the clock, since the inaugural sailing of the first AC40 back in September 2022, Emirates Team New Zealand has had over 70 days sailing their two AC40s in ‘one design’ mode as well as specific systems, foils and design verification in ‘LEQ12’ mode. (...
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INEOS Britannia - Bold Protocol - Rise of the Cyclor
Episode 5
Matt Gotrel, 'Shrek' - Grinder and Cyclor, talks about how generating race boat power has changed for AC37. (CC Available)
Video Producer: INEOS Britannia
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INEOS Britannia - Bold Protocol - Flying Machines
Episode 6
Jeff Causey - Shore Operations Manager, talks about how the foiling generation and what is possible with the developments for the AC37 and AC40 class. (CC Available)
Video Producer: INEOS Britannia
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INEOS Britannia - State Of Play - Barcelona Begins
Episode 7
INEOS Britannia's COO, Dave Endean, reflects on INEOS Britannia's progress over the first few weeks in Barcelona. With both T6 and AC40 Athena on the water, operations in Barcelona begin to take shape and the 37th Americas Cup comes together for the first Preliminary regatta very shortly! (CC Av...
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INEOS Britannia - Inside Tech - Two Boating
Episode 8
Jeff Causey - Shore Operations Manager, talks about how the foiling generation and what is possible with the developments for the AC37 and AC40 class. (CC Available)
Video Producer: INEOS Britannia
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Emirates Team NZL - MotoGP Champion Bagnaia Helms AC40
Episode 9
In a meeting of champions, the America’s Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, welcomed the MotoGP World Champions, Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia, and the Ducati Lenovo Team at their base in Barcelona. The meeting took place within the framework of the Monster Energy GP of Catalonia. Oriol Sagrera ...
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The Preliminary 37th America's Cup Regatta - Preview
Episode 10
Well it's the countdown to the 37th America's Cup with the Pleminiarty Regatta in Vilanova just down the coast from Barcelona. Six teams - New Zealand (The Defenders), Great Britain (Challenger of Record), race alongside teams from Switzerland, Italy, America and France. There is only one winner ...
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The Preliminary 37th America's Cup Regatta - Thursday - Last Practice
Episode 11
Vilanova ready and are the teams ready? Final day for practicing with three races and New Zealand looking dominant… But it's only the start and 'ironing out' a few niggles before racing for the six AC40s. © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th America's Cup Regatta - Day One
Episode 12
Vilanova was ready, AC40's were ready, crews were ready and race officer was ready…the only thing that could go wrong was the weather! Rain, wind all over the place and lightening - biblical! © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th America's Cup Regatta - Day Two
Episode 13
After the biblical weather conditions on Day One which resulted in racing being cancelled, Day Two looked very different. Sun and some wind for the AC40s and plenty of fans welcomed in the new dawn - YES racing was going to happen! © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th America's Cup Regatta - Final Day
Episode 14
It was the final day in Vilanova and Orient Express Racing were leading but for some they have grasped the rhythm of the AC40 and some have a long way to go... © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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Emirates Team NZL - Te Rehutai Signs Off In Barcelona In Style
Episode 15
Emirates Team New Zealand’s intense 4 month sailing block in Barcelona has wound up with the America’s Cup winning boat Te Rehutai signing off its scheduled sailing and testing program for the 37th America’s Cup.
Video Producer: Emirates Team New Zealand
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The Preliminary 37th AC Regatta Jeddah - Practice Makes Perfect!
Episode 16
Final practice in Jeddah for all of the AC40 teams competing in the second Preliminary Regatta in Saudi Arabia. Remember 'Practice Makes Perfect'…for some! © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th AC Regatta Jeddah - Day One
Episode 17
The official second round of racing for the AC40's and it's Day One of the Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah. © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th AC Regatta Jeddah - Day Two
Episode 18
Day Two in Jeddah and the cream is rising to the top with New Zealand and Italy making their way ahead of the other four countries.. © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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The Preliminary 37th AC Regatta Jeddah - Final Day
Episode 19
Final Day in Jeddah and the two old foes are battling it out for a place in the head to head match race and to lift the cup in Saudi Arabia - full throttle! © 37 America's Cup
Video Producer: VR Sport Media