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He Waka Eke Noa We are all paddling in the same waka Published: October 2019 *All dates and information correct at time of publication
The America’s Cup has a special place in And it provides a stage for us to tell our stories; New Zealand’s recent history, and not just including our unique, shared voyaging history, from a sporting point of view. our deep connection with the sea (reflected in our sailing successes) and the expertise of our world Whether hosting it here or competing for it class marine industry. The event will profile New overseas, moments from the America’s Cup - Zealand technology and innovation while providing celebration and heartbreak - are seared into our a significant economic boost to many sectors. collective memory. The Auld Mug has captured our imaginations and provided an opportunity to It will also be a lot of fun. The Event Village in take our skills, culture and innovation to the world. the heart of Auckland will create a wonderful hub where visitors and locals can experience So it is with great pleasure that I welcome the the vibrancy of the Cup and the best hospitality, release of this Event Concept for the 36th America’s which New Zealand is famed for. It will provide Cup, setting out the important vision and principles a world class venue for the bases, which we to ensure the event delivers for us all. achieved while minimising any new intrusions New Zealand knows how to host major global into the harbour. Negotiating to remove the events. Whether it’s the World Masters Games, tank farm off Wynyard has helped revitalise the the Rugby World Cup or of course previous waterfront space that will enable events of this America’s Cups, Kiwis come together in scale to be hosted well into the future. celebration and extend a warm welcome to our I congratulate the event organisers on the work international visitors. that has gone into creating this Event Concept The guiding principles of manaakitanga (a warm and I look forward to seeing it come to life as we welcome), kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and count down to hosting this prestigious event. kotahitanga (collaboration) have been woven into the fabric of this America’s Cup to ensure it will be no exception. I am excited about what this America’s Cup in Auckland will offer. It will be truly accessible, with the race courses out on the Waitematā designed with land-based spectators in mind, and racing being screened free-to-air. I am looking forward to seeing some spectacular sailing up close. Businesses, community groups, mana whenua, Hon. Phil Twyford central and local government will all benefit from Minister for Economic Development the America’s Cup. It allows us to showcase the country as a place to visit, study, invest. 2 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
As I look forward to the America’s Cup in 2021, And beyond what happens on the water, the I reflect on Auckland’s proud record of hosting America’s Cup will deliver a legacy for Auckland, global sporting events, including two previous enhancing our waterfront infrastructure, America’s Cups, Rugby World Cup 2011, World growing global tourism interest, forging new Masters Games 2017 and numerous Volvo Ocean business links across the country and the world, Race stopovers. enhancing local pride and building on the already strong volunteer network for future events. During these events the city takes on a truly festive atmosphere as Aucklanders participate, My support and best wishes go to all those volunteer and throw their support behind those involved in planning and delivering America’s taking part, as well as celebrating and sharing Cup 36 and I encourage all our communities with our visitors the unique welcome that makes and businesses to immerse themselves in Tamaki Makaurau so special. opportunities provided by this great event. The next America’s Cup will be no exception, as Bring it on. Emirates Team New Zealand strives to defend the oldest trophy in international sport. Aucklanders are passionate about the America’s Cup and have been for more than two decades since the Cup first came to these shores, courtesy of Black Magic in 1995. That passion will be ignited again in 2021 with an America’s Cup unlike any previously seen here. With top quality challengers racing the most cutting edge boats in the world close to the shores of our iconic Waitematā Harbour, the event will be the most spectacular and accessible Phil Goff America’s Cup we’ve ever hosted. Mayor of Auckland 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 |3
CONTENTS Welcome..............................................................6 Introduction ............................................................................................................7 About this report.....................................................................................................8 The Challenger of Record.................................................................................... .10 Stakeholders and Partners................................................................................... 12 Background.......................................................15 The history of the America’s Cup......................................................................... 16 Defining Moments in America’s Cup History....................................................... 18 The Boats – Lessons from America’s Cup History for 2021................................ 20 The Events – Historic Editions of the America’s Cup .......................................... 21 New Zealand’s History with the Event ................................................................. 21 Teams................................................................23 Emirates Team New Zealand / Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron................... 24 Luna Rossa / Circolo Della Vela Sicilia................................................................. 26 American Magic / New York Yacht Club............................................................... 28 INEOS Team UK / Royal Yacht Squadron Racing ................................................. 30 Stars + Stripes Team USA..................................................................................... 32 The Event Concept.............................................35 The Vision and Mission for The 36th America’s Cup Event.................................. 36 Concept in Auckland and New Zealand................................................................ 38 Our Key Strategic Objectives ............................................................................... 40 Positioning and Messaging .................................................................................. 41 The Event Field Of Play ........................................................................................ 42 The Stadium On The Water .................................................................................. 44 America’s Cup On The Land ................................................................................ 46 The Venue ............................................................................................................. 48 Event Fundamentals To Date ............................................................................... 50 Event Scenarios.................................................................................................... 52 The 36th America’s Cup — Timeline.................56 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 |5
WELCOME In the immortal words of Peter Montgomery “The America’s Cup is now New Zealand’s Cup” Emirates Team New Zealand’s herculean effort This document is the beginning of the story of in Bermuda had every citizen of our tiny nation the America’s Cup Event. It’s not a detailed plan collectively holding their breath , experiencing or map but a brief created by many hundreds of both joy and pain in pre dawn gatherings around people to get us started – He Waka eke noa. We every television in the country. Through the are all paddling in the same waka – and this will triumphs and disasters of the campaign we all guide us as we start together on an epic voyage. dreamed of bringing the cup back to Aotearoa. Yours sincerely, One year on, the dream has become reality and planning for the hosting the America’s Cup on the waters of the Waitematā has begun in earnest. It wasn’t just the winning of the America’s Cup but how the team of 95 captured our hearts. Emirates Team New Zealand reflected some of the values that we kiwis recognise as defining ourselves: Tina Symmans Ingenuity, creativity, integrity, humility and Chair of ACE inclusiveness are values that our culture is firmly built on. And they will be the values that will guide us in delivering the 36th America’s Cup Event. We are delighted to be working closely with the Challenger of Record; their style, passion and skills will bring an exciting dimension to the event and we look forward to welcoming them to our shores. Many individuals, government departments, government agencies, mana whenua and private sector organisations have shared with us their hopes and dreams for the Event. This is a distillation of their words and guidance. Thank you to the many people who have been generous Patrizio Bertelli, Chief Executive of PRADA Group and with their time and considered thoughts. Luna Rossa Challenge and Peter Montgomery 6 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
INTRODUCTION The significant moment While we will continue to celebrate the efforts of our heroic team and sailors, the long-term The America’s Cup is the oldest and most coveted benefits of hosting the event are likely to be more sporting trophy in the world that has the ability significant. The 36th AC will expose New Zealand to make a resounding statement about a nation’s to the world, help create better waterfront technology and innovation. infrastructure, grow international tourism In July 2017, ETNZ achieved the unthinkable interest, forge new business links across the and won the coveted America’s Cup after almost country and the world, enhance community pride whitewashing the US holders with a revolutionary and strengthen the already strong volunteer boat design and new superstar sailors to avenge network for future events. Furthermore, there a humbling defeat four years ago. is no other sporting event that brings so much economic benefit to our country. We do not build A dominant ETNZ claimed international sport’s rugby balls, but we do build boats. oldest trophy by winning 7-1 in Bermuda, with 26-year-old Peter Burling becoming the The Cup will also give thousands of visitors youngest helmsman to secure sailing’s biggest to the country an experience they will never prize. Despite many challenges in the lead-up forget and this is an ideal opportunity to tell to this enormous challenge, the underdogs the New Zealand story. Kiwis will add their own overcame all odds to bring the Cup to the Royal special atmosphere, technology and passion New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Shortly thereafter to this historical event, and provide a greeting Circolo della Vela Sicilia accepted the challenge unprecedented in the AC history. and will enter the Luna Rosa sailing team. America’s Cup Events Limited (ACE) has been The announcement of Luna Rossa and the formed to deliver the 36th America’s Cup to subsequent announcement of PRADA as the title New Zealand alongside the Challenger of Record sponsor, immediately gave the event a level of to deliver an amazing spectacle for all of NZ and prestige and excitement. the world to see. In arriving home, the fans went wild for ETNZ The Wynyard Edge Alliance has been formed to at their 36th America’s Cup victory parade in consent, design and construct the infrastructure Auckland. Despite the pouring rain, the party required to support the 36th America’s Cup event did not stop as tens of thousands of fans lined at Auckland in 2020/2021. The scope includes the streets with flags and homemade signs, marine works such as breakwaters, pontoons, supporting the team’s incredible efforts. The wharf extensions and repairs, as well as land- crowd’s excitement was palpable with screams based works for the foundations of landside and cheers only getting louder as the athletes syndicate bases and associated landscaping and trophy sailed past, underlining New on Wynyard Point. All works will have a legacy Zealand’s passion, enthusiasm and identification beyond the America’s Cup event, facilitating in winning the ‘Auld Mug’. There is simply no the future development of Wynyard Point and other sporting achievement that brings New providing and improving berthage in the Wynyard Zealand together with a collective sense of area. Hence our mission is “creating the stage national pride as much as doing well in the for the 36th America’s Cup and a waterfront America’s Cup. destination that Kiwis and visitors love”. 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 |7
About this report ACE is an organisation that has the make the event a success on a national and international basis are all working towards the potential to realise a major and same vision for the event. With this is mind, this unique opportunity within New document outlines the approach to developing Zealand and produce a first-class the Event Concept. event. ACE is a new organisation Part 1 is an introduction to the incredible events that occurred in Bermuda in 2017, with ETNZ with new leadership that will be bringing home the AC after an emphatic victory relying on an ever-growing team over Oracle Team USA. to make this event a success. ACE Part 2 delves into a brief history of the AC, examining some key aspects about the ‘Auld Mug’ will work alongside the Challenger and how this has evolved into what we know today. of Record to deliver an amazing Part 3 looks at the teams who have emerged experience for the Hosts, Teams to challenge ETNZ for the America’s Cup. All and Event partners. current challengers are profiled in this section, which looks at the history and preparation In March 2018, ACE signed a Host City of each yacht club in the lead up to the 36th Appointment Agreement with Auckland City, America’s Cup and their key personnel. the Crown and the New Zealand Government, collectively known as the Event Partners. Part 4 covers the complete Event Concept and Following on from this a Host Venue Agreement what we as a nation and city want to achieve. was signed in October of the same year between This section delivers the optimal vision, mission ACE and all Event Partners. and key objectives for the 36th America’s Cup Events. It also delves into the current ‘Event The key challenge facing the Event Partners is Field of Play’ - on land and water, an overview ensuring that the wide variety of stakeholders, of the event fundamentals and our next steps. organisations and individuals required to Source: Event concept deliverables ref: Host City Appointment Agreement March 2018. 8 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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The Challenger of Record (CoR) On the 26th of June 2017, Further details to be released by the end of November 2019. immediately after the final America’s Cup Christmas Race presented by race of the 35th America’s Cup, PRADA: to be held in Auckland, December 2020. the Royal New Zealand Yacht PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series: to Squadron (RNZYS) received and be held in Auckland in January /February 2021, accepted a notice of challenge from CoR shall organise and conduct a Challenger Selection Series for all Challengers Circolo della Vela Sicilia, (CVS) in accordance with the Deed of Gift. Luna Rossa Challenge The Deed of Gift is the primary One evening in the mid 90s, in an office near the Duomo of Milan, Patrizio Bertelli (CEO – PRADA instrument that governs the rules Group & President of the Luna Rossa Challenge) to make a valid challenge for the and Argentinian yacht designer, German Frers, America’s Cup and the rules of are discussing the construction of a cruising boat, when Frers changed the conversation to the conduct of the races. idea of challenging for the AC, to which Bertelli CVS is a Yacht Club in Mondello, a northern replied, “Let’s do the America’s Cup!” In only 15 borough of Palermo, Sicily. Established in 1933, it short days, the core of the challenge was set and is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing the Luna Rossa team was born. clubs in the Mediterranean. Reminiscent with the future strong bonds between The club is the “Challenger of Record” for the 36th ETNZ & Luna Rossa, their first foray was to America’s Cup, where they will be represented by challenge for the AC in Auckland, New Zealand their team, Luna Rossa Challenge. in 2000. There was incredible excitement as they launched the new two Luna Rossa boats, slender, The CoR are an integral piece of the America’s sleek and shining, and affectionately nicknamed Cup, part of their key responsibilities are to by the New Zealanders the “Silver Bullet”. organise and conduct the preliminary regattas The Luna Rossa team wrote a page in history in the lead up to the final America’s Cup match by defeating 10 opponents, with a record of 38 presented by PRADA. These regattas are wins over 49 races, to win the Louis Vuitton Cup comprised of: series and gain the right to challenge Team New America’s Cup World Series (ACWS): an initial Zealand, which they lost to in the final. This is one or two regattas held during the second half first time in history that an Italian skipper races of 2019 and three events to take place in 2020 at the America’s Cup final Match, and the first time venues determined by both CoR and Defender. there is no American yacht in the Cup’s finals. 10 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
From these beginnings, success has continued The Emirates Team New Zealand - Luna for Luna Rossa, with a semi-final birth in Rossa friendship stretches back to the dawn the Challenger series in 2003, and finals of this millennium and it is through this close appearances in both 2007 & 2013. Over the relationship that PRADA has now signed on as an 2012/13 season, they also won the America’s official naming rights partner for the Challenger Cup World Series, taking home honours in both Series and presenting partner of the America’s the Newport Match Race and winner of the San Cup, which provides an incredible prospect for Francisco Fleet Race event. the America’s Cup and New Zealand to capitalise on, considering the worldwide recognition of Just like Patrizio Bertelli’s international brand, such a strong and luxurious brand. PRADA, uncompromising quality, in all process steps, and innovation, are the core values that RNZYS and ETNZ look forward to working have always inspired Luna Rossa Challenge, and closely with CVS and Luna Rossa Challenge there is no doubt that Luna Rossa will once again and welcoming them to New Zealand to create be a strong contender in the lead up to 36th an exciting future for the event by combining America’s Cup. innovation with the traditional sporting values of the America’s Cup. Patrizio Bertelli – Chief Executive of PRADA, Team Principle, Francesco Longanesi Cattani – External Relationships Director, Marco Piccinini, Agostino Randazzo – President of Circolo della Vela Sicilia Yacht Club and Massimiliano Sirena – Team Director and Skipper 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 11
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New Zealand’s Black Magic competes in the America’s Cup in 1995 14 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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The history of the America’s cup The AC is the world’s oldest sporting trophy and was first contested in 1851. Originally conceived as the 100 Guineas Cup, the race consisted of participants from the Royal Yacht Squadron (UK) and a recently formed New York Yacht Club (US) in a race around the Isle of Wight. When the schooner ‘America’ crossed the line and beat 15 British yachts to the honours, the converted trophy was renamed ‘the America’s Cup’. These were the humble beginnings of the tradition that the yacht club who wins the trophy, known as the defender, becomes mandatory host of the next event, where they face the Challenger yacht clubs. After the victory in Bermuda, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club is the current defender. The team won the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda, defeating Oracle Team USA. The team has become a household name around the globe, having been the first team from outside the United States of America to win the AC in 1995 and successfully defend it in 2000. New Zealand has a long-standing history with the ‘Auld Mug’, a testament to the country’s incredibly skilled sailing community and ability to host the international event. In 2021, New Zealand will host the Cup for the third time in the last six editions of the event and will work alongside the Challenger of Record in doing so. New Zealand-born yachting legend Sir Peter Blake is the only sailor to have taken part in the first five Whitbread Round the World races. He also led his country to two successive America’s Cup victories 16 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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Defining Moments in America’s Cup History 1958–1987 1987 1988 1992 1995 The Twelve Australia Fails San Diego - Beaten by the Team New Metre Era to Defend in Catamaran vs. Italians Zealand When the New York Perth Big Boat When Michael Fay Overpowers Yacht Club and the The Royal Perth Mismatch came back for one the USA in Royal Yacht Squadron last shot in 1992, resurrected the Yacht Club tried to Michael Fay of New the Kiwi challenge San Diego follow the example Zealand caught America’s Cup of the New York once more found Just like Australia’s after 31 years with Dennis Conner’s Sail itself embroiled in efforts in 1987, Yacht Club by holding America Foundation no competition, defender trials. This controversy. NZL 20 competing US they continued the and the San Diego had established a defender candidates led to four Australian Yacht Club (SDYC) tradition of racing syndicates battling 4–1 lead over Paul weakened the displacement yachts by surprise when Cayard and the American defence. each other for the he challenged in a with soft sails, albeit right to defend, and Italian syndicate, A focussed and in much smaller 90-foot monohull. Il Moro di Venezia, disciplined Team competing with Telling the SDYC to yachts than they had their yacht club for in the challenger New Zealand previously raced. “read the deed”, he final when a protest dominated with their sponsorship money. was completely in While the ten AC With money and over NZL 20’s Black Magic yachts. matches sailed in his rights not to wait use of a bowsprit When Team New effort diluted in for SDYC to sort out 12-metre yachts are the defender trials, (the pole or spar Zealand won the recalled with well- how, when and where extending forward Cup in San Diego Kookaburra III was they wanted to hold deserved affection defeated 4-0 in the from the vessel’s in 1995, the RNZYS and nostalgia, they the next defence. But prow) was upheld. declared that there final by San Diego he did not read the were not close Yacht Club’s Stars Team New Zealand would be no defender contests. During Deed of Gift carefully was docked one trials. After 1995, and Stripes. enough himself, that era of best-of- point and forced to every defender seven competitions, since it gives the remove the bowsprit. followed this practice the winners took 40 holder of the Cup The verdict dealt a of concentrating races, the losers only the right to defend in serious blow to the resources on a single six. The only close “... any one yacht or team’s morale and defender team. score was Australia vessel...” and SDYC detracted from its II’’s historic 4-3 came with the first- boat’s performance. victory over Liberty to ever catamaran to New Zealand lost the wrestle the Cup from race in an America’s next four races, and the New York Yacht Cup match. Stars the series. Club after 132 years. and Stripes had a hard wing sail with the same basic design that Oracle Team USA would use 22 years later in their grudge match against Alinghi.
2003 2007 2010 2013 2017 Alinghi’s Kiwis Valencia: Valencia: Duel San Francisco Return of the beat Team New 12 Teams in Monster – The Empire Kiwis Zealand’s Kiwis in Floating Multihulls Strikes Back: ETNZ played the in Auckland Monohulls The 1988 Deed-of- Oracles lone wolf and won, dominating Oracle by When Sir Peter We could well see Gift match showed Comeback winning eight races Blake left Team New floating monohulls that the only winning strategy was to The AC72 class rule to Oracle’s one. They Zealand, so did other again some day, prohibited movable refused to join the team members – but for now, the build the fastest boat allowed by the control surfaces on other five teams in several went to the 2007 America’s the foils, but ETNZ the “Framework One World syndicate Cup will mark the deed. That meant multihulls – a figured out how Agreement.” They in Seattle and the end of the floating to control angle thought outside the heart of the sailing monohull era. Alinghi trimaran for Larry Ellison’s Oracle of attack and lift, box, committed early team to Alinghi mounted a masterful by raking cleverly to cyclors instead of in Switzerland. campaign to defend Racing of Golden Gate Yacht Club and shaped foils, fore grinders, and kept The tycoons of the the Cup against and aft. Sadly, for it secret until it was early 20th century ETNZ, winning 5-2. a catamaran for Ernesto Bertarelli’s ETNZ, Oracle Team too late for the other manned their giant With crews of 17, USA caught up in the teams to respond. yachts with crews lead keel bulbs Alinghi of the Société Nautique de design battle and They were the last of Scandinavian weighing 20 tonnes Oracle Team USA’s team to arrive in fishermen. But and spinnakers Genéve. Both yachts were 90 feet on the international sailors Bermuda. They were now, tycoons the size of a tennis mastered how to still developing their began recruiting court, the “America’s waterline and over 100 feet overall. race their boat after boat and learning to internationally for the Cup Class” yachts first falling behind sail it. Their strategy afterguard and other continued the style Team Oracle’s giant wing sail was the 1-8 in the duel on paid off! key roles on board. of match racing San Francisco Bay. that devotees of the difference – the 12-metre yachts Swiss yacht was enjoy. simply overpowered. 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 19
The Boats – Lessons From America’s Cup History For 2021 In the 36th AC, the boats are the stars of the show, with the use of technology often being Even though the 2021 the difference between 1st and 2nd place. The AC75 foiling monohulls to be used in the 2021 America’s Cup will be sailing in America’s Cup will accelerate the already rapid “monohulls” they will be foilers phase of modern race yacht technology that rather than displacement boats, began in 1988. In the history of sailing, there have been three major technical advances that so the tradition of speed will increased speed and the ability to point higher. continue to evolve. 17th century - The Bermuda Rig A shipwrecked Dutch sailor, living in Bermuda, used a fore-and-aft rigged triangular sail to point higher into the prevailing south-westerly winds and tack efficiently between the island’s north shore and the nearby reefs. Fast “Bermuda sloops” were favoured by pirates and later by Civil War blockade-runners. 19th century - Multihulls Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, then 28 years old, won the Centennial Regatta in New York in 1876 with his catamaran Amaryllis. Catamarans were promptly banned from yacht racing. Dennis Conner’s Stars and Stripes catamaran turned the 1988 America’s Cup into the “mismatch” against New Zealand’s KZ-1 monohull. Stars and Stripes also sported a hard wingsail. The last three AC matches – in 2010, 2013 and 2017 – were all sailed in multihulls. 21st century - Foiling Although foiling motorboats were tested early in the 20th century and a foiling monohull sailboat was successfully demonstrated in 1958, it took the outside-the-box thinking of ETNZ to bring foiling to the America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013. Even though the 2021 America’s Cup will be sailing in monohulls, they will be foilers rather than displacement boats, so the tradition of speed will continue to evolve. 20 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
The Events – Historic Editions Of The America’s Cup Previous ACs around the world have In addition to hosting the two landmark events, demonstrated the potential to attract significant in 2013, New Zealand launched a substantial international visitation and boost the host leveraging programme at the 34th AC in economy. The last two events, held in San San Francisco. Due to New Zealand’s strong Francisco and Bermuda respectively, proved to be association with the AC and marine industries, incredibly successful and lucrative events for the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise led a host city, as shown below. successful business leverage programme at the event that generated significant exposure for San Francisco 2013 brand ‘New Zealand’, highlighting its tourism, companies, products and services to a global > $550 Million Worth Of Economic Activity audience. > 700,000 Visitors In total, the program generated trade and investment deals for New Zealand worth $200 > $126.1 Million Spent By Visitors million and a further $120 million of new sales opportunities and investor interest. > 3,863 Jobs Created > 200 Countries Broadcasted Event Bermuda 2017 > 525% Return On Investment > 452 Million Views Globally > $80.9 Million AEV > $90.9 million in leg New Zealand’s history with the event Auckland and New Zealand, under the RNZYS, have hosted the event twice in recent years, delivering consecutive events in 2000 and 2003. New Zealanders have a unique connection with the event based on the country’s success, and local support and engagement has traditionally been very strong. In addition to its impact on New Zealanders, the 2000 and 2003 events generated significant economic benefits for New Zealand as a host. The last two events, being held in San Francisco and Auckland 2000 & 2003 Bermuda respectively, proved > Economic Impact: NZ$1.2bn to be incredibly successful and > Spectators: 1.6 million lucrative events for the host city. > Jobs Created: 16,000 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 21
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The TEAMS Several teams have emerged to challenge ETNZ for the America’s Cup. Challenger of Record Lunna Rossa has revealed the first details the fleet-building to try to wrestle the Auld Mug from the Kiwis in 2021. Entries opened in January 2018 and the first phase of entries closed on June 30 2018, although late entries were accepted up until November 30, 2018. In the following pages we profile some of the teams that have emerged as favourites. | 23
Emirates Team New Zealand / Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Defender 49er class for four years leading up to their gold medal at Rio. Tuke was the primary operator of They have the opportunity to race in all five AC the foil controls from his cyclor station in ETNZ’s World Series events, will compete in the 2020 dramatic wins over Oracle in Bermuda in 2017. Christmas Regatta and the 2021 America’s Cup match, but not in any part of the PRADA Cup. ETNZ represents the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. RNZYS is the only club in AC history They developed the AC75 Class Rule. This, to have lost the Cup and then won it back. ETNZ together with their advanced simulation systems dominated Team Oracle in the 2017 AC Match, developed for the 2017 AC, gives them a jump winning eight races. ETNZ won with better design on the other teams in design. Pete Burling, and better sailing. They were helped by Oracle 2017 helmsman, is currently sailing around Team USA’s self-inflicted errors including being the world with Team Brunel in the Volvo Ocean OCS in races 1 and 5, and a disastrous gybe in Race. Blair Tuke is also in the VOR with Spanish race 2. team MAPFRE. Tuke and Burling dominated the Key Team Members Grant Dalton - CEO Kevin Shoebridge - COO Matteo De Nora - Team Principal Sir Stephen Tindall – Tina Symmans – Dan Bernasconi - Director - Chair ETNZ Chair ACE Head of Design 24 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
Luna Rossa / Circolo Della Vela Sicilia Challenger of Record As the Challenger of Record, the team is responsible for the organisation of the America’s The Challenger of Record for the 36th America’s Cup World Series events (three in 2020), as well Cup is Luna Rossa, representing the Circolo della as the Christmas Race presented by PRADA Vela Sicilia of Palermo (Italy). The 36th America’s and the PRADA Cup, the Challenger Selection Cup marks the sixth challenge for Luna Rossa Series in January-February 2021 the winner of whose main sponsor is PRADA. The team is led which will race against the Defender in the 36th by Max Sirena and includes Jimmy Spithill and America’s Cup presented by PRADA. Francesco Bruni. Luna Rossa’s design team, headed by Martin Fischer, worked together with ETNZ to develop the AC75 Class Rule. Key Team Members Patrizio Bertelli - Massimiliano Sirena - Francesco Bruni - Team President, PRADA CEO Team Director and Skipper Sailing Team Martin Fischer - Jimmy Spithill - Head of Design Team Sailing Team 26 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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American Magic / New York Yacht Club Challenger With their budget fully underwritten by John “Hap” Fauth, Doug DeVos and Roger Penske, The New York Yacht Club returns to the American Magic is off to a strong start. Terry America’s Cup represented by American Magic. Hutchinson leads the team as Executive Director As of the end of March 2018, they are the only and skipper. Dean Barker has been signed team to have announced their submission of a formal challenge under the Protocol. They as helmsman. With a Spanish designer and a will have their primary base in Newport, Rhode sailing team that currently includes four Kiwis, Island, the likely venue for one of the AC World two Brits and four Americans, it is clear that Series regattas. American Magic’s priority is winning, rather than presenting an “all-American” front. Key Team Members John J. “Hap” Fauth (USA) - CEO Doug DeVos (USA) - Principal Roger Penske (USA) - Principal Terry Hutchinson (USA) - Skipper Other Key Team Members Dean Barker (NZL) – Helmsman Joe Spooner (USA) – Sailing Team Marceloino Botìn (ESP) – Head of Design Team Jim Turner (NZL) – Sailing Team Bora Gulari (USA) – Sailing Team Sean Clarkson (NZL) – Sailing Team Andrew Campbell (USA) – Sailing Team Paul Goodison (GBR) – Sailing Team Cooper Dressler(USA) – Sailing Team Ian Moore (GBR) – Sailing Team 28 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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INEOS Team UK / Royal Yacht Squadron Racing Challenger experience as CEO. Nick Holroyd, who led ETNZ’s design team when they developed their foiling The British Challenger is also fully funded. Sir AC72 for the 2013 AC, is Chief Designer. Ben Ben Ainslie is principal and skipper, even if Ainslie’s team has acquired a new title sponsor, the team name no longer includes his name. INEOS, a major chemical and petrochemical Giles Scott is tactician and Jono Macbeth is company. Sailing Team Manager. America’s Cup Hall of Fame member Grant Simmer brings decades of Key Team Members Jim Ratcliffe (GBR) – INEOS CEO Grant Simmer (AUS) - CEO Sir Ben Ainslie (GBR) - Nick Holroyd (NZL) - Principal & Skipper Chief Designer Jono Macbeth (NZL) - Giles Scott (GBR) - Sailing Team Manager Tactician 30 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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STARS + STRIPES TEAM USA Challenger USA is honored to reignite the iconic Stars & Stripes brand, a name that for decades defined The first all-American entry in over 15 years to American excellence in the sport. The team has challenge for the America’s Cup, Stars + Stripes assembled some of the best minds in American Team USA was co-founded by world champion boat building and yacht design to learn from sailors, Mike Buckley and Taylor Canfield with global experts as part of the team’s grassroots the goal to build an inclusive and authentic, approach to win the Cup and create a sustainable American team to win the 36th America’s Cup legacy for the American yacht industry. Stars + and inspire the next generation. Representing Stripes Team USA is a 501(c)(3) organisation. the Long Beach Yacht Club, Stars + Stripes Team Key Team Members Taylor Canfield – Helmsman Mike Buckley – CEO/Skipper 32 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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Vision and Mission for the 36th America’s Cup VISION: Ignite the passion – celebrate our voyages WHAKATAUKĪ He Waka Eke Noa Kia Eke Panuku, Kia Eke Tangaroa We’re in this waka together Through all our efforts, we will succeed INFRASTRUCTURE Mission: EVENT Mission: Creating a stage for the America’s Cup and a To provide Auckland and New Zealand with an waterfront destination that Kiwis and visitors love. inclusive, sustainable and welcoming world class international sporting event that delivers increased promotional and economic benefits to the Hosts, Sponsors and Teams. PRINCIPLES Manaakitanga: Kaitiakitanga: Kotahitanga: A Warm Welcome Guardianship Collaboration We share the abundance Guided by mana whenua, We will work together and spirit of generosity we will actively care for our in unity with our visitors place, our environment and our people Place To accelerate the sustainable transformation of our communities, our water and our whenua Economic Wellbeing Creating shared benefit through connection, innovation and trade Participation Every New Zealander has opportunity to participate in and celebrate the America’s Cup Storytelling The rich cultural and voyaging stories of Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa are shared and valued 36 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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Event Concept in Auckland and New zealand Event Concept Plan – Igniting the We, and our event partners, are still in the planning stage, but we are clear that the platform Passion in Auckland the 36th America’s Cup offers will allow those The Waitematā Harbour lies at the heart of partners to develop, share and celebrate these Auckland and the sea and our shorelines are wider stories at home and on the world stage, part of Aucklanders’ heart and soul. With the and to welcome our international visitors with the 36th America’s Cup, we want to ignite the passion spirit of manaakitanga of Aucklanders to immerse themselves in the opportunities such a spectacular event promises. Legacy and Leverage We want to encourage and enable our communities ETNZ and ACE acknowledge that the 36th and businesses to both flourish and proudly America’s Cup provides a strong platform for showcase the essence of who we are, welcoming Government and Council to secure additional visitors from around New Zealand and the world. benefits for Auckland and New Zealand, beyond Key components of the event have been carefully what the event itself achieves. This event concept designed to ensure there is maximum potential provides an outline of the event platform and will for people in Auckland, locals and visitors alike, be used to guide legacy and leverage planning. to immerse themselves in the many facets of the For this reason, leverage and legacy are built America’s Cup, whether on land or water. into the design of our joint event vision, principles Securing TVNZ as a free-to-air broadcaster, and themes. The development of objectives and along with spectator-friendly race courses gives programmes of work for legacy and leverage will us a fantastic launchpad for this activity, with take place over the coming months and years, further opportunities to follow. under the overarching vision, principles and themes. Event Concept Plan – Igniting the This activity will be led by Government and Passion in New Zealand Auckland Council and will partner with Mana Beyond what happens in Auckland, our aim is Whenua and engage with a wide range of also to make sure the 36th America’s Cup ignites stakeholders, including the commercial and the passion of all New Zealanders, with everyone education sectors, and voluntary or not-for-profit given an opportunity to share in the event. organisations. This is more than the free-to-air coverage, which Legacy is the benefits that remain for a region will bring the event to all New Zealand homes and a country after the event itself has gone. For and communities, but it is also a chance to example, the development at Wynyard Quarter celebrate our voyages, in every sense. will continue to benefit Auckland and New Zealand long after 2021. New Zealanders share a unique voyaging history, with many of our ancestors having journeyed Leverage is activities outside the normal running to Aotearoa, New Zealand by sea. The 36th of the event which amplify or create additional America’s Cup is another step in this shared benefits. For example, in the lead-up to RWC2011, heritage, providing all New Zealanders with an New Zealand dispatched a giant rugby ball to key opportunity to celebrate New Zealand’s stories – markets around the world to give us additional our people, our place and our accomplishments. exposure as a visitor and business destination. 38 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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Our key strategic objectives These strategic objectives are > To jointly drive domestic and global brand and profile awareness of the 36th America’s linked to our three principles Cup and its hosts Auckland and New Zealand, and define the direction of the through all possible channels to national and America’s Cup Event: international markets. > To cement Auckland and New Zealand’s Kaitiakitanga: Guardianship reputation as renowned hosts of major events by delivering a world-class event experience Guided by Mana Whenua - we will actively for all national and international visitors. care for our place, our environment and our people Manaakitanga: A Warm Welcome > To drive awareness of ocean health through education and ambassadorial roles We share the abundance and spirit of (igniting the passion) with key agencies and generosity with our visitors organisations, local and global. > To exceed audience expectations through our welcome, entertainment and event content > To implement with partners a best-practice for all New Zealanders and visitors that is transport plan to minimise carbon traffic to accessible online or in person at the race the event village. village and across the region free of charge. > To provide a platform to raise the profile and > To welcome competing syndicates, event understanding of New Zealand stories, Mana sponsors and suppliers and ensure they are Whenua, ourplace and our people able to gain maximum benefits from their time in Auckland and New Zealand. Kotahitanga: Collaboration > To welcome international and national media, We will work together in unity delivering a world-class experience providing > Provide an ‘open to business’ environment, a platform for positive and quality coverage providing a platform to showcase businesses and industry. > To establish, alongside additional Crown, Keep the event fresh and Auckland Council and government agencies, educational platforms to engage New compelling by continually Zealand’s youth in a range of programmes challenging, refreshing and focused on sailing, the environment, improving content and products. technology and other relevant topics. 40 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
Positioning and Messaging Communication Fundamentals A Focus On Multiple Target Groups – From Old To Young > Engage the core audience - The Sailing Fan > Primary target group for positioning and ‘active communication’ • The Millennial Target Groups Through Their Digital World • Toughest nationality rule in AC history > Constant Connectivity • Established Yacht Clubs > Social Media > Cutting Edge Approaches > On-Demand Entertainment & Communication • E-Mobility focus throughout Through Their Lifestyle • Drone infrastructure > High experiential expectations • Hologram presentations > Seek new & unconventional approaches • Sustainability > Expect Constant evolution > Style. Creativity. Culture. Key Pillars • Identity > AC75 Yacht • Event architecture • Revolutionary Boat • Photo style • First fully foiling monohull • Cultural influences • E-Engine to move foil arms > Teams • Highly Skilled teams • Experience alone is not enough 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 41
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The Event Field Of Play Auckland has a history of utilising mega sporting events, like the AC and the Rugby World Cup, to revitalise areas of the city and catalyse much-needed infrastructure development. Auckland is one of the world’s fastest growing cities and the waterfront represents an opportunity to regain some of the most attractive areas of the city for the public. Peter Busfield, New Zealand’s Marine Industry Association Executive Director, said that winning the AC in 1995 gave Auckland “a new front door” with the building of the Viaduct Harbour, and once again, the Viaduct Harbour will play host to another world-recognised event. Hosting the AC catalyses a wave of innovation and creativity that can make New Zealand an even more attractive country for international visitors as well as for domestic inhabitants. 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 43
The Stadium On The Water These race maps are depictions of Teams Timeline what the race courses will look like At the conclusion of the World Series, it is likely that the first syndicates will begin to arrive and for the 36th America’s Cup. set up base in Auckland’s Viaduct. This will have an incredible effect, not only on the landscape, The Racing but on the economic impact of the region with As of 31st August 2018 and under the Protocol, teams, including sailors, designers, mechanics ACE and the CoR have announced an on-water and management, and their families based in and course areas. Auckland in the months leading up to the event final in March 2021. Course Layout The courses will be designed to provide racing of Showcasing Auckland up to 40 minutes in duration, with an upwind start The racing and the backdrop will ensure that and the possibility of reaching legs, the purpose Auckland and New Zealand are showcased for of which is to finish races where possible near their innovation surrounded by the natural beauty a public event space. In order to meet the time of the Waitematā. expectations we have set, we are likely to be sailing 2-2.5-mile legs with up to 3x full laps and Hospitality Options a reach to the finish line. During racing, a variety of on-water hospitality options will be targeted as to ensure that Course Areas spectators get the best chance to see world- The option with 5 courses will help us determine class racing. which area would showcase the race best if there were unforeseen wind conditions. Any of the 5 courses will predominantly be dependent on the wind conditions of the day. The wind directions for the course area are either northeast or southwest. 44 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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America’s Cup On The Land The action of the 36th edition of Broadcasting To The World the AC will not be confined to the The 36th edition of the AC will be broadcast to a global audience on free-to-air television. In June waters around Auckland. The race 2018, ETNZ and CoR signed off on a landmark also offers multiple opportunities deal with TVNZ that will see the AC beamed into for on-land activation. lounge rooms across New Zealand. As well as the 36th AC match presented by Land Based Event Space – PRADA in March 2021, TVNZ’s coverage will The Venue include the AC World Series in 2020, the Christmas Regatta in 2020, followed by the The Race Village will be situated at the start PRADA Cup in early 2021. of Hobson’s Wharf, continuing on through to Eastern Viaduct, Te Wero Island, Western Viaduct, As part of the agreement, Newstalk ZB and Radio Halsey Wharf, Silo Park and Marinas and Jellicoe Sport will deliver live radio coverage of the event. Car Park. Our approach to the broadcast of the event will expand the global reach beyond any previous Building an AC Village and event and showcase New Zealand and Auckland as widely as possible. Free Entry The teams will be housed in team bases around In addition, all matches and racing will be the Viaduct Basin and Wynyard Wharf, accessible streamed live over the AC digital platform to to the public. This gives us an opportunity to maximise exposure of the New Zealand brand. build excitement and interest in the event well in advance of the racing in 2020/2021. Technology Led Auckland’s Viaduct will be transformed into Our broadcast infrastructure will use technology the ‘Race Village’, which will welcome between from the pinnacle of modern broadcast 20,000 and 40,000 spectators per day. Temporary innovation such as drone technology and Virtual overlay structures will house public activation Eye graphic technology to showcase the sport’s spaces which will include a performance stage, best sailors competing against the world’s most merchandise stands, viewing opportunities and attractive natural backdrop. sponsor activations such as the PRADA Area. Digestible Highlights Closer To The Racing Our broadcast operation and world-class We aim to enhance the race day experience production standards will also be complemented for on-land spectators using cutting-edge by talent from the world of sailing to anchor a technology to provide a unique and unrivaled series of live studio broadcasts and highlighted spectator viewing experience. packages for distribution worldwide. Ceremonies The Race Village will also host the opening and closing ceremonies of the race. The ceremonies provide an additional broadcast opportunity for New Zealand and Auckland to gain exceptional media exposure on the world stage. 46 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
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The Venue The Venue Venue Boundary Venue Boundary WYNYARD POINT F HARW RD ET NYA TRE WY MS GHA BRI EET STR ER HAM WESTERN WESTERN VIAD VIAD ARF WH TRE ION WYNYARD CEN ENS WHARF SOUTH EXT TS WATERSPACE VEN EET TE STR DUC SEY VIA HAL NORTH WHARF WYNYARD CROSSING JELLICOE STREET INNER INNER VIADUCT VIADUCT HA H WYNYARD QUARTER BEAUMONT STREET DALDY STREET LIGHTER BASIN 46 The 36th America’s Cup 2021 48 | 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021
FREEMANS BAY EVENT BOUNDARY PRINCES WHARF DUCT WHARF QUEENS WHARF HOBS ON W OUTER VIADUCT HARBOUR EVENT WALKWAY HARF TE WERO ISLAND EASTERN VIADUCT QUAY STREET QUEEN STREET ALBERT STREET HOBSON STREET HARBOUR VIADUCT BASIN The 36th America’s Cup 2021 47 36TH AMERICA’S CUP PRESENTED BY PRADA – AUCKLAND 2021 | 49
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