It''s a measure of New Zealand''s pride in its yachting achievements that the government has also supported the 2007 challenge with a $NZ33.75 million investment. The America''s Cup is viewed as a strategic marketing opportunity for New Zealand''s ...more

On September 5th, 1901, the new Herreshoff boat Constitution supposed to beat the ''old'' Columbia (also a Herreshoff model) and go on to defend the America''s Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton''s second challenger Shamrock II. But Constitution had just been ...more

Alinghi''s vision is "to win the America''s Cup, while earning respect and recognition as a world class sports team as well as sharing our passion". And the team is well-positioned to mount a fearless defence of its title in 2007, with most of its key ...more