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Jon Bilger spent 10 years managing the weather department with Alinghi.
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Cup semifinal pressure goes on after top seeds' perfect start
The top seeds both ended the opening day of the semifinals 2-0 up.
'Struggled to breathe': America's Cup sailor breaks ribs in fall
The American Magic helmsman was injured on the penultimate day of the round-robins.
'Do a little bit of homework': Spithill snaps at journo
Luna Rossa helmsman and his crew will meet American Magic in the best-of-nine semifinals.
Decision made: Ineos Britannia select opponent to confirm Cup semifinals
As the top-ranked challenger in the round-robins, the British got to choose their opponent
Three big questions ahead of Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals
OPINION: There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the teams ahead of the next round.
The sailing professor: How small tweaks led the Brits to unexpected success
OPINION: Small tweaks could shift the competition's balance.
Team NZ sign off as first challenger eliminated
Team New Zealand's next race will be the start of the Cup match next month.
Challenger gets reprieve after damaging boat as AmCup elimination day postponed
The first elimination of the America’s Cup campaign has had to wait another day.
Paul Lewis: When will we start to see the best of America's Cup racing?
OPINION: Conditions are yet to play into the hands of teams in Barcelona.
Team NZ navigate conditions as task becomes clear for challengers
Tomorrow will be Team New Zealand's last day of proper racing before the Cup match.
Kirwan's steep America's Cup learning curve with Luna Rossa
'I’m really starting to understand everything, or most of, what’s going on'
Two more wins for Team NZ as end of involvement in challenger series looms
Team New Zealand claimed two wins on a testing day while the first semifinalist was found.
'Abandon all racing': Weather puts day six of Cup sailing on hold
Threat of further thunderstorms forces race committee to call a halt to sailing.
Team NZ lose to Luna Rossa as lightning strike ends day's racing
A lightning strike on the course during Team NZ's race brought an early end to the day.
Sailing professor: The seven key factors that will decide America's Cup
More drama and controversy are around the corner as the pressure mounts in Barcelona.
SailGP confirm first female driver for new season
The two-time Olympic gold medallist will helm one of two new teams.
What we learned from first round-robin of challenger series
OPINION: The pressure is about to ramp up with one team to be eliminated next week.
'No holds barred': Team NZ quell concerns on best day of racing so far
In terrific conditions, Team NZ got a chance to truly send Taihoro around the course.
Team NZ make successful, but short-lived return to racing
Team New Zealand were back in action, claiming a win by retirement in their return.
Confirmed: Team NZ returning to racing after rapid repair job
Team New Zealand will be back in action tonight as six races are set to be sailed.
Paul Lewis: Team NZ crane debacle’s only certainty is uncertainty
OPINION: A Spanish crane hire company will have already received an urgent phone call.
Team NZ target quick turnaround to get damaged boat back racing
'Compared to what it could have been we are feeling very thankful.'
Team NZ give update on damaged boat as light winds limit racing
Repairs are under way as Team New Zealand work to get back on the water.
Setback for Team NZ after AC75 damaged, won't race tomorrow
'These are the moments that can define an America’s Cup campaign,' Grant Dalton says.
Team NZ assessing damage to AC75 after crane failure
Team NZ said all team members were safe, but gave no indication of any damage sustained.
Team NZ impress on intriguing opening day of AmCup challenger series
The French, Italians and Brits all put points on the board on opening day.
'Racing for survival': Risk vs reward for rivals as Team NZ lines up in challenger series
Jimmy Spithill says Team NZ's 'massive advantage' could also be a chance for challengers.
All you need to know ahead of AmCup challenger series
All you need to know ahead of the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series.
'People will be curious': A walk through Barcelona on eve of America's Cup
Michael Burgess takes a walk through Barcelona as the America's Cup prepares to set sail.
How NZ helped shape Sir Ben Ainslie's AmCup career
The Brit reflects on his America's Cup career and why Grant Dalton is 'like Marmite'.
The sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring start
OPINION: What have we learned after the preliminary regatta?
Opinion: What we learned from Team NZ's preliminary regatta win
Will we see any major changes in form when the races that matter begin?
'A tough day': Team NZ lose race but win final of preliminary regatta
The teams will have plenty to consider now with the challenger series just days away.