Please select your home edition
Edition
Pantaenius Sail 2025 AUS Leaderboard

BMW Oracle Racing flies at Anacortes

by Gilles Martin-Raget on 3 Sep 2008
The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com

The new 90ft America's Cup Challenger, BMW Oracle Racing, had her first outing under full sail off Anacortes, today.

The winds were light, but some of the speeds being clocked by the newly launched trimaran are quite remarkable.

Today was the first opportunity to see the magnificent sail plan. The trial was conducted under just a main and jib - the extra is yet to be used.

The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
The newly launched BMW Oracle Racing trials off Anacortes, today under full sail for the first time. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com


BMW Oracle Racing helmsman all kitted out in the cross beam helm position. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com
BMW Oracle Racing helmsman all kitted out in the cross beam helm position. © BMW Oracle Racing Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://www.bmworacleracing.com

Rooster 2025Selden CXrExcess Catamarans

Related Articles

NEW Vaikobi Wave Flex Boots
For sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces With a sleeker surf bootie look, and a more comfortable, form-fitting profile, Vaikobi's new Wave Flex Boot is designed for sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces.
Posted today at 9:30 pm 2026 Musto Skiff Australian Nationals
Matthias Houvenagel wins at Mornington Yacht Club The first day of the 2026 Musto Skiff Australian Nationals kicked off with a solid 20 knots southerly, and seven Musto's ready to compete for the Champion Title.
Posted today at 4:15 pm Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane Day 3
The sunshine state finally warms For the third day running, Norway's Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy.
Posted today at 2:56 pm SailGP: Facing the reality of being an F1 sport.
Key decisions in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6 The SailGP League will face major challenges over the coming months in the aftermath of two serious collisions at the first two events of Season 6.
Posted today at 2:09 pm Ready for Takeoff: The New Gitana 18
The next chapter in the evolution of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild storied offshore sailing program Gitana Team has unveiled the 104-foot (32-meter) Ultim Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, marking the next chapter in the evolution of their storied offshore sailing program.
Posted today at 12:00 pm Save the date for the Yacht Racing Forum
The annual gathering of the yacht racing industry will again be held in Amsterdam Members of the global sailing and yacht racing community are invited to save the dates of November 19-20, 2026 for the 16th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum.
Posted today at 11:25 am 2026 29er Worlds Notice of Race published
The championship will bring some of the world's top young sailors to Kiel in July The Notice of Race for the 2026 29er World Championship, to be held in early July at the Olympic Sailing Centre in Schilksee, Kiel, is now published online, officially opening entries for the event.
Posted today at 11:08 am Ice and Snow Sailing Worlds Open in Sweden
95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren On Tuesday morning, 95 competitors from 12 nations will take to the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren as the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships officially begin in Västerås.
Posted today at 9:23 am Oliver Heer launches Vendée Globe 2028 campaign
The launch represents a clear change in gear from Heer's first Vendée Globe programme Oliver Heer Ocean Racing announces the official launch of the team's second Vendée Globe campaign, starting a new chapter focused firmly on progression and a competitive performance in the 2028 Vendée Globe.
Posted today at 7:00 am Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 day 2
Racing on the sportsboat course blasted off right on schedule at 10am As Day 2 of racing prepared to get under way at Geographe Bay Raceweek (GBRW) 2026, sailors might be forgiven for thinking that the Race Director had a remote control for the wind! And, yes, he'd dialled it up a notch!
Posted today at 3:27 am
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2026 Sail-World Sail-World Australia and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy