Glenn Ashby won the America’s Cup aboard Te Rehutai in 2021. Now he’s helping Team Australia rebuild the same boat for Naples, starting with a new bow and a complete tear down.
In this revealing and technical chat Ashby tells Niall Myant-Best why this old boat still has new tricks, and explains the secrets to Emirates Team New Zealand’s success. He also explains why the fifth sailor could have one of the busiest jobs on board and what drew him back to the Cup after stepping away from racing.
0:00 Rebuilding a Cup Winner
5:08 The Deal with New Zealand
9:01 Australia’s Return
10:27 Getting Ready for Naples
14:33 What the Fifth Sailor Does
16:27 Lessons from the Prelims
19:48 Team New Zealand’s Edge
22:58 Finding Speed Before Race Day
25:20 Australia’s Chances in Naples
26:57 Why Ashby Came Back
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The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will be defended in Naples in 2027 by five-time America’s Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, @EmiratesTeamNZ .
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