Please select your home edition
Edition
Sail-World Asia
Sail-World Australia
Sail-World Canada
Sail-World Europe
Sail-World New Zealand
Sail-World United Kingdom
Sail-World USA
YachtsandYachting.com
Cruising Northern Hemisphere
Cruising Southern Hemisphere
Marine Business Europe
Marine Business North America
Marine Business Oceania
Powerboat.World Europe
Powerboat.World North America
Powerboat.World Oceania
FishingBoating.World Australia
FishingBoating.World New Zealand
FishingBoating.World USA
NZ Boating World
Show Menu
HOME
PARIS 2024
AMERICA'S CUP
VENDÉE GLOBE
EDITORIAL
CATAMARANS
FAVOURITES
CLUBS
CLASSES
CALENDAR
FORUM
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
PARTNERS
CLASSIFIEDS
JOBS
SHOPPING
NEWSLETTERS
SUBMIT NEWS
CONTACT
STATS
America's Cup- AC45 up close
by Richard Gladwell on 12 Feb 2011
Side view - AC45 Launch Richard Gladwell
www.photosport.co.nz
With the AC45 rigged and out of the water, last Tuesday, and then launched in calm conditions at the Viaduct Harbour, Sail-World took the opportunity to get some close up shots of the AC45 and gear.
Wingsail controls - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Deck layout - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
GPS and alarms box - the forestay and backstays carry strain gauges - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Wingsail control detail - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Ashore - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
End of crossbeam detail - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Wingsail control - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Stern layout view - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Deck gear and layout - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Bow on the AC 45 is narrower than expected - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
[Sorry, this content could not be displayed]
Stern section - showing opening for rudder box - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Rudder being carried to the AC45 for fitting showing the rudder flange - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Rudder box (while afloat, with two drain holes at the forward end). - AC45 Launch © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
If you want to link to this article then please use this URL: www.sail-world.com/80232
Related Articles
Dominique Provoyeur to lead South African team
In New York YC's inaugural Women's International Sailing Championship
South Africa has been selected from a highly competitive international field to compete in the inaugural 2026 NYYC Women's International Championship, one of the world's leading professional women's sailing events.
Posted today at 7:59 pm
Junior DN & Ice Optimist Worlds and Europeans
Completing the entire racing program is a rare accomplishment in ice sailing
From January 21-25, 2026, the town of Znin in Poland became the beating heart of international youth ice sailing, hosting the Junior DN and Ice Optimist World and European Championships.
Posted today at 6:45 pm
Interviews with The Famous Project CIC
The first all-female crew to circumnavigate the globe non-stop
The Famous Project CIC is a remarkable team of eight sailors from around the globe, including skipper Alexia Barrier, Dee Caffari, Annemieke Bes, Rebecca Gmür Hornell, Deborah Blair, Molly LaPointe, Támara Echegoyen, and Stacey Jackson.
Posted today at 3:10 pm
Warren Jones International Match Race Day 3
The Danes come on strong
Dane Matias Rossing was the performer of the day as the Warren Jones International Youth Regatta moved through from the last of the round robin series, past the quarter final and into the semi-finals.
Posted today at 2:16 pm
Charlie Dalin will not participate this season
Sam Goodchild will skipper the IMOCA MACIF Santé Prévoyance
After reflection and in consultation with his medical team, Charlie Dalin has made the decision not to participate in the 2026 IMOCA circuit season and to focus fully on his recovery.
Posted today at 2:08 pm
USA A-Class Midwinter Championship day 1
Day one delivered straight away.
Almost as far south as you can sail in the continental U.S., tucked among the mangroves of the Upper Keys SC, with flamingos lifting off and turquoise water stretching in every direction, the annual A-Class Midwinter Championship is officially under way.
Posted today at 12:15 pm
Freestyle Pro Tour Boot Düsseldorf 2026
Dive into full replays of the qualifying rounds and finals
Relive the full FPT Boot Düsseldorf 2026 show with complete video coverage from start to finish.
Posted today at 11:40 am
America's Cup: Kiwis get into new routines
Emirates Team NZ sailed a training session involving just one AC40 in the Rangitoto Channel.
Emirates Team New Zealand sailed again, today, Thursday with a training session involving just one AC40 in the Rangitoto Channel.
Posted today at 9:30 am
World Sailing Day Announced
A new global movement announced at boot Düsseldorf
At boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest yacht and watersports show, the official launch of World Sailing Day was announced. Scheduled annually on 28 May, the initiative aims to unite the global sailing community.
Posted today at 7:36 am
NZ sailors praise Warren Jones Regatta
With the Freo Doctor producing some glamour racing conditions
Day 2 of competition heated up at the 2026 Warren Jones International Regatta, with the Freo Doctor producing some glamour racing conditions which led to local talent Marcello Torre sitting in first after Day 2.
Posted today at 6:49 am
