Team Alinghi - Latest News [Page 5]
Weather Workshop
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 9:55 am | Team Alinghi
Due to the postponement of racing today (Tuesday the 25th Feb), Team Alinghi will be holding a workshop at 2pm today at the Alinghi base. More >>
The 31st America's Cup - Race Day 3
Thursday, 20 February 2003, 6:18 pm | Team Alinghi
RACE 4 CALLED OFF Fickle breezes on the Hauraki Gulf prevented the race committee from setting a fair race course, and Race 4 of the America's Cup was postponed. More >>
"Inside The Team"
Thursday, 20 February 2003, 11:45 am | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - February 19, 2003 - Film-maker Nicolas Wadimoff is currently in the stages of filming a 52-minute documentary called "Inside the Team" which follows the journey of Alinghi, the first Swiss challenger to participate in the America's ... More >>
Team Alinghi Up Three - Nil
Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 6:44 pm | Team Alinghi
Alinghi managed the wind shifts and matched Team New Zealand with clinical precision at every step to win Race 3 from start to finish. Team New Zealand never gave up their efforts to create a passing opportunity, but the Swiss team finished 23 seconds ... More >>
Alinghi Wins An Epic Struggle
Monday, 17 February 2003, 10:33 am | Team Alinghi
Alinghi performed a remarkable eleventh hour come back in Race 2 of America's Cup, rolling over Team New Zealand on the last leg to cross the finish line seconds ahead of the Kiwis bringing the score to 2-0. It was an incredible match, as the two competitors ... More >>
Dark Day For Team New Zealand
Monday, 17 February 2003, 8:57 am | Team Alinghi
The New Zealand team lived a nightmare in this first America's Cup race. Approximately 30 minutes into the Race 1, Team New Zealand abandoned the regatta after a series of technical gear failures. Alinghi sailed around the course alone to earn the first ... More >>
Transcript: Pre-America's Cup Match
Monday, 17 February 2003, 8:55 am | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - February 14, 2003 - The first 2003 America's Cup press conference took place with Team Alinghi Co-Executive Directors Russell Coutts and Michel Bonnefous, and Alinghi Syndicate Head Ernesto Bertarelli invited to speak. Principal Race Officer ... More >>
America's Cup Final Preview
Friday, 14 February 2003, 4:44 pm | Team Alinghi
This is going to be a great event; the atmosphere will be incredible. Heading out there for the first race is always an experience but I think this one will be a particularly big atmosphere. Obviously with all the publicity and all the controversy surrounding ... More >>
Message from the President of Alinghi
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 3:37 pm | Team Alinghi
The President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Pascal Couchepin, sent a message of encouragement to Mr. Ernesto Bertarelli and the whole Team Alinghi to wish them good luck and all the best for the America's Cup 2003. On behalf of the Swiss government ... More >>
Bernard Labro Injured
Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 5:26 pm | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - February 12, 2003 - French bowman Bernard Labro sustained a broken clavicle in a traffic accident. He will not be onboard SUI 64 for the 31st America's Cup, which begins February 15 in New Zealand. More >>
Unveiling Day At Team Alinghi
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 3:54 pm | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - February 11, 2003 - Hundreds of visitors arrived at the Alinghi base for Unveiling Day to observe the latest configuration SUI 64. More >>
Alinghi Keel Unveiling
Tuesday, 11 February 2003, 6:02 am | Team Alinghi
ALINGHI UNVEILS SUI-64 AUCKLAND - February 8, 2003 - Team Alinghi invites the public to the Alinghi base for Unveiling Day on February 11, 2003. Team Alinghi will reveal the latest configuration of SUI 64, the America's Cup Class yacht that they will ... More >>
Christian Karcher Injured
Monday, 10 February 2003, 3:36 pm | Team Alinghi
French Grinder Christian Karcher will not be onboard SUI 64 for the 31st America's Cup, which begins February 15 in New Zealand. During the first week of November 2002, Christian fell during training in very heavy weather. He landed on one of the winch ... More >>
Russell Coutts Speaks On Team NZ Departure
Friday, 31 January 2003, 4:55 pm | Team Alinghi
Alinghi skipper Russell Coutts revealed today the circumstances of his and Brad Butterworth's decision to leave Team New Zealand in May 2000. More >>
Chase-Boat Error Results In Fine
Friday, 24 January 2003, 9:39 am | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - January 23, 2003 - Team Alinghi confirmed today that two contract staff using a borrowed chase boat had inadvertently strayed into a restricted sailing area and incurred a fine of 10.000 NZD. More >>
Conference With Russell Coutts And Michel Bonnefou
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 7:28 pm | Team Alinghi
AUCKLAND - Team Alinghi Co-Executive Directors Russell Coutts and Michel Bonnefous spoke at a press conference on the base about winning the Louis Vuitton Cup and qualifying to challenge for the 31st America's Cup. More >>
Alinghi Strong In Tacking Duels
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:38 am | Team Alinghi
Alinghi was on the pace today, and picked the right shifts. Oracle BMW Racing proved to be a tough competitor but the Swiss team showed cool professionalism, even when they were behind, all the way to the finish. More >>
Alinghi To Compete In The 31st America's Cup
Monday, 20 January 2003, 10:36 am | Team Alinghi
Team Alinghi won the Louis Vuitton Cup and qualified for the America's Cup, defeating Oracle BMW Racing in Race 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Finals with an overall score of 5-1 in the series. More >>
Louis Vuitton Cup - Finals - Alinghi 3 Vs Oracle 1
Friday, 17 January 2003, 9:12 am | Team Alinghi
TOUGH WORK FOR AFTERGUARDS Race 4 of the Finals featured shifty conditions, as extremely light and fluky zephyrs prevailed on the course. Oracle BMW Racing was at the right place at the right time and came out ahead. Alinghi finished 2 minutes 13 seconds ... More >>
Alinghi Fends Off American Team
Tuesday, 14 January 2003, 10:17 am | Team Alinghi
Team Alinghi won today, with Oracle BMW Racing right on their heels. The two teams demonstrated efficiency and professionalism in managing the incidents that scattered the course. More >>