Ep6 - Changing Gear - Road to the 37th America's Cup

Just as teams were getting used to the heat of competition and squaring up to their opponents at the two America’s Cup Preliminary Events, the Cup programme sees no further racing until mid-August. In addition, the rules of the event as published in the AC37 Protocol prohibit teams from arranging informal racing between each other as well. So, what happens next?
We talk exclusively to Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailing team manager Rodney Ardern, Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton and his colleague Kevin Shoebridge about how they will tackle the next phase.
Road to 37th America's Cup is produced in association with Yanmar who commissioned this series.
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[@nigelw.9043]

Jeddah was an awsome venue for the AC40 regatta.

[@ToldYaSo-ODD-I-TORIUM]

I admire and really appreciate all the teams, but I think that the event would gain MASSIVE notoriety if INEOS took the cup back to where it began so long ago. That being said, I'm looking forward to the next events and hope the best boat/team prevails.

[@markbailey6051]

I have to wonder what could possibly be next in the advancement of sailing.

[@davidbarrow7718]

Who gave you the hat Matt

[@jaysdood]

After their shady behaviour post the last cup, I hope ETNZ lose and fold. Btw, I'm a Kiwi and have see supported NZ in EVERY challenge since 1987 except this one.

[@palmermonsen9098]

just curious what behavior?

[@jaysdood]

​@@palmermonsen9098The challenge agreement includes a clause that forces any successful challenger to either 1) Defend in an AC75 or 2) Pay ETNZ millions. Imagine if Oracle had tried that?

[@stuartmaxwell3801]

It's America cup. Remember Dirty Dennis. Get your Mum to give you a cuddle.