On Watch: America’s Cup

The oldest international sporting trophy in the world is up for grabs in Barcelona this year.

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America's Cup sailboats have progressed from deep-keel monohull J-class Yachts, to regal Twelve Meters, to rambunctious wing-sailed catamarans. The rule now restricts boats to a single hull, but allows retractable, hydraulically actuated foils. Top speeds of 40 knots are common. (Photo/Shutterstock)
America's Cup sailboats have progressed from deep-keel monohull J-class Yachts, to regal Twelve Meters, to rambunctious wing-sailed catamarans. The rule now restricts boats to a single hull, but allows retractable, hydraulically actuated foils. Top speeds of 40 knots are common. (Photo/Shutterstock)

The America’s Cup Events (ACE) beginning 22nd August 2024, is a two month long plan consisting of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Cup, the Youth America’s Cup, the Women’s America’s Cup and climaxes with the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup. These races lead up to the final race with the Cup’s Defender—Team New Zealand.

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Dhanya Pilo
Dhanya Pilo is an Intrepid sailor & Film-maker generally based in Mumbai, India unless she is out sailing, exploring the various water bodies on Planet Earth. She realised during the 2019 lockdown that sailing is an everyday adventure/learning and we need to share those incredible moments with those not yet enchanted by sail life. So, she has been collecting short stories from various sailors around the world for her book titled "Tell Tales". Recently, she was part of Team Maiden that won the Ocean Globe Race 23-24.

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