Oracle Team USA's Larry Ellison declared that the 34th America's Cup would be sailed on AC72 class wing-sail catamarans. Oracle Team USA experienced the first major accident involving the new AC72 class, when the boat capsized during training off San Francisco on October 16, 2012.

Jun 12, 2024 · In this section, we will explore the role of technology in Ellison's America's Cup success. 1. Improved Boat Design: One of the key ways that technology has helped Ellison's team to win the America's Cup is through improved boat design.

Dec 23, 2013 · Written by three veteran sailing journalists, "Winging It" provides an insider's look at the professional sailing business and the America's Cup, from how the 72-foot cats became the boat of...

Sep 25, 2013 · The software billionaire proved that once again today when his Oracle Team USA came from a nearly unsalvageable position to win the America's Cup in a regatta that also changed sailing...

Sep 25, 2013 · Trailing 8-1 a week ago, Oracle sailed away from Emirates Team New Zealand by 44 seconds on Wednesday to retain the Auld Mug, the oldest trophy in international sports, in a winner-take-all finale...

Sep 25, 2013 · In perhaps one of the biggest sports comebacks ever, Oracle Team USA won the final five-leg, winner-takes-all Race 19 in San Francisco Bay today, to defend sailing’s most prestigious prize. The...

Sep 25, 2013 · After cheating scandals, engineering feats and a deadly crash, the America’s Cup is over, and Larry Ellison’s Team Oracle has emerged victorious. The team had been in a tight race with the...

Larry Ellison's remarkable success in the America's Cup has left an indelible mark on the sport of sailing. As the co-founder of Oracle Corporation and a passionate sailor, Ellison's determination to win the prestigious trophy has revolutionized the way teams approach this iconic race.

Sep 5, 2013 · Unlike his past campaigns, the 69-year-old Ellison won’t be racing aboard Oracle Team USA’s high-tech 72-foot catamaran. He had considered crewing, telling this newspaper last spring he was...

Sep 26, 2013 · The US boat funded by Oracle boss Larry Ellison pulled off an improbable and dramatic victory in San Francisco Bay on Wednesday afternoon to win the America’s Cup. The defeat of a New...