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  1. We Are Alinghi Red Bull Racing Powered by Equiplite
    We Are Alinghi Red Bull Racing Powered by Equiplite

    Challenger for 37th America's Cup, After an absence of more than a decade, one of the most dynamic names in the history of the America’s Cup, Alinghi, is returning to battle for sailing’s pinnacle honour, and this time the twice consecutive–winning syndicate is partnered by a driving force in global sport, Red Bull. Sailing under the flag of the Société Nautique de Genève, Alinghi Red Bull Racing begins preparations immediately to race as an official challenger when the Selection Series for the 37th America’s Cup begins in 2024.

    Equiplite announces partnerhship with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, with one of the most dynamic names in the history of the America’s Cup – Alinghi – returning to battle for sailing’s pinnacle honor in a partnership with Red Bull, it’s time for a new perspective. And Equiplite is sharing the vision. The Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s collaboration with Equiplite is well synchronized: both the Synthetic hardware manufacturer and the team are dedicated to precision in their Synthetic products/ engineering and workmanship, and both are built on a legacy of innovation and success.

     

    Supplied by Alinghi Red Bull Racing:

    Rig/ Deck and Sail hardware
    - Synthetic shackles

    Deck hardware

     

    Technical Data

    Hull length:    20.70 m
    Mast height: 26.5 m
    Rig Height: 30.30 m (99.4 ft)
    Weight: 6.2T
    Crew: 8
    Top speed 52+ knots

     

    Team:

    Alinghi Red Bull Racing

     

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  2. VO65 SCA
    VO65 SCA

    SCA GIRL POWER around the world in Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-2015 - SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company that develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products

    Life Onboard The Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 will once again provide the sport’s ultimate test of seamanship and teamwork while providing great human drama as sailors battle everything the oceans can throw at them over nine months of competition...

     

    Supplied by Volvo Ocean:

    Rig hardware
    - 2:1 main halyard block

     

    Supplied by Equiplite Europe:

    Deck hardware
    - barberhaul blocks
    - Lead blocks

     

    Technical Data

    Hull length    20.40 m (67 ft)
    Length on deck: 19.8 m (65 ft)
    Length overall: 21.95 m (72 ft)
    Hull Beam: 5.60 m (18.4 ft)
    Max Draft: 4.70 m (15.4 ft)
    Keel arrangement: Canting keel to +/- 40 degrees with 3 degrees of incline at axis
    Rig Height: 30.30 m (99.4 ft)
    Rig Arrangement: Deck stepped, twin backstays with deflectors
    Mainsail Area: 151 m2
    Working Headsail Area: 135 m2 (permanently hoisted furling jib)
    Upwind Sail Area: 451 m2 (Mainsail and Masthead Code 0)
    Downwind Sail Area: 550 m2 (Mainsail and A3)

     

    Team:

    Team SCA

     

    Naval Architect:

    Farr Yacht Design

     

    Yacht Builder

    Green Marine Ltd

     

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