Please select your home edition
Edition
Selden 2020 - LEADERBOARD

America's Cup: 170 years of the America's Cup by Virtual Eye

by ARL/Virtual Eye 24 Nov 2020 19:31 PST 25 November 2020
Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 - Te Rehutai - November 20, 2020 © Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com

Many media formats have been used to try and explain the leaps between the start of the America's Cup in 1851 through to the present - in the sailing class and technology of the day.

However none bridge the gap quite so well as this piece of virtual reality produced by Animation Research Ltd who first introduced real-time graphics to the America's Cup in 1992, and have been involved in the event since that regatta in San Diego. Since then ARL, based in Dunedin, New Zealand have taken the concept into Golf, Cricket, Motorsports and even gliding, along with many historical applications - able to provide a contemporary view based on the media of the time. More on ARL sports graphics under the Virtual Eye brand can be viewed here youtube.com/user/virtualeyepresenter

As a piece of serendipity the year 1851, the schooner America won what was to become the America's Cup; the city of the current holder, Auckland, New Zealand was founded.

170 Years of Change

America's Cup racing has changed a lot in 170 years.

?? Animation Research Limited

Posted by Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday, November 18, 2020

This journey of the America’s Cup from 1851 in Wight Island to Auckland in 2020 was made by Animation Research Ltd as part of an on line school platform they are building with the Maritime Museum.

Related Articles

America's Cup: French give the Brits the "Hurry-up
Frustration builds between Cup factions over lack of progress with Protocol. Last weekend's missive from the French America's Cup challenge team is further evidence over the building frustration with progress towards the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. Posted on 6 Jul
K-Challenge gives opinion on proposed Protocol
Why the 38th edition could usher in a new era for the America's Cup Stephan Kandler and Bruno Dubois, Co-CEOs of K-Challenge, jointly stated: “The provisional Protocol published on 23 May 2025 by Defender Emirates Team New Zealand is an important step forward for the America's Cup." Posted on 4 Jul
America's Cup: Confidential settlement reached
(Updated) A confidential settlement reached over five year Cup legal claims. Confidential settlement reached between the America's Cup team Emirates Team New Zealand and their formerly contracted Event Managers, Mayo & Calder, and others associated with the company. But what of Mainstream Media's role in the affair? Posted on 29 Jun
America's Cup - #3 Finish Line
The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. Step into the last leg. This is where legends break — or rise. Posted on 23 Jun
Cup Spy: "Burling Rule" unlikely to be changed
The Defender is unlikely to soften the Rules and allow open season on its sailing team. Despite the shift of three times America's Cup winner, Peter Burling it is understood that there is unlikely to be any softening of the Nationality rule to enable Burling to get any closer to the action than a chase-boat in the 38th America's Cup. Posted on 20 Jun
Burling "excited' by Italian move
In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role w In a media statement issued by his Media Team, Burling says he remains fully committed to his role with Black Foils, the New Zealand SailGP Team. Posted on 20 Jun
America's Cup: Kiwis advertising for key people
Emirates Team NZ seeking new people for key roles ahead of its 12th America's Cup campaign Emirates Team New Zealand, the current America's Cup champion is gearing up for the 2027 Defence of the most prestigious trophy in sailing. The team has advertised eight positions in the IT, Meteorology and Engineering areas Posted on 12 Jun
America's Cup: Another sponsor signs for Italians
Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team Luna Rossa has announced that Unipol has renewed its trust in the team and will accompany it as an official sponsor for the duration of the 38th America's Cup. Posted on 5 Jun
America's Cup fillibustered by Challengers
A Cup in turmoil - Protocol is unsigned - with entries due to open on Sunday. Updated story: America's Cup got underway in Rome on Monday, with Round 2 of the official welcoming ceremonies on Wednesday in Naples. However three teams are working in collusion and have again issued statements within minutes of each other. Posted on 29 May
America's Cup enthusiastically received in Naples
The Castel dell'Ovo, was the venue for the arrival of the America's Cup in Napes The Castel dell'Ovo, set on the tuft peninsula of Megaride was the outstanding setting for the Official Host Venue Presentation of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. Posted on 28 May
Palm Beach Motor YachtsLloyd Stevenson - Catalyst GT 1456x180px BOTTOMMackay Boats 728x90 BOTTOM