“We know now that it’s achievable and it's a real game changer”, said Skipper and CEO Dean Barker. “We think most of the teams know we did it so the race is on now. The trick with the foil gybe was learning the different settings and techniques for different wind conditions and that’s going to be the same with the tacking.” Chris Draper has a light giggle too - someones happy!
Video Producer: SoftBank Team Japan
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Wing Break on SoftBank Team Japan
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SoftBank Team Japan - One Night in Fu...
The team took on Fukuoka again...and Fukuoka won.
Video Producer: SoftBank Team Japan
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SoftBank Team Japan - Meet Yugo Yoshida
Yugo Yoshida didn't know what to expect when he arrived in Zushi, Japan for crew trials last year. Now he's one of the strongest weapons in their America's Cup arsenal.
Video Producer: SoftBank Team Japan
