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America's Cup: International commentators give their view of the two new AC75s

by Sail-World.com/nz 12 Apr 18:34 PDT 13 April 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand- AC75 - Day 1 - April 12, 2024 - Auckland © Sam Thom/America's Cup

Two international sailing commentators have posted their views and insights into the latest AC75s from the Emirates Team NZ designers and Alinghi Red Bull Racing.

Matt Sheahan is a long-time English sailor, international sailing journalist, commentator and TV producer. He now compiles the popular PlanetSail video series which looks at the wider sailing scene, as well as the latest America's Cup developments. For more of Matt's videos click here

Tom Morris is a top English dinghy sailor, and winner of the prestigious Endeavour Trophy. For the past two America's Cups he has produced a technical insight, on video, into the AC75 designs and gear innovations. For more click here

Matt Sheahan on Emirates Team NZ:

Tom Morris on Emirates Team NZ:

Matt Sheahan on Alinghi Red Bull Racing:

Tom Morris on Alinghi Red Bull Racing:

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