Turmoil At The Top - OnCourse Ep40 - 16-4-25
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What is going on at the sharp end of the sport? The Kiwis have just lost one of their biggest assets as three time America’s Cup winning helmsman Pete Burling leaves Emirates Team New Zealand in a move that seemed to catch even the team by surprise. The spat between Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Radcliffe looks set to be a full scale divorce. And SailGP is forced to cancel an entire event after structural problems are found in some of the wingsails. It’s tough at the top, Matt Sheahan looks behind the headlines to consider what is going on and why. Meanwhile, on the west coast of France 18 teams prepare to race 4,000 miles double handed in 32ft boats in one of the shorthanded classic ocean races. Matt talks to one of the youngest teams in the event, British pair Ellie Driver and Ollie Hill about what’s in store for their Atlantic Challenge and why its such an important race. QUICK LINKS 0:31 America’s Cup - Why has Peter Burling left? 04:18 INEOS vs Athena - The bust up between Sir Jim and Sir Ben 06:10 SailGP - Why a broken mast forced the Brazil Grand Prix to be cancelled 07:53 Transat Paprec - A big race in small boats - Ellie Driver & Ollie Hill talk to Matt Docktalk 17:17 Baltic Yachts 68ft Cafe Racer 18:23 Sevenstar Yacht Transport - getting the fleet home 19:30 Henri Lloyd launch their new range - Dynamic
How does the America's Cup work, what are the boats and why how has it become the oldest trophy in International sport? Why have so many people sunk so much time and money into trying to win it? And why have so many failed? Thanks to Yanmar's support, this and many more questions will be answered as we head off on the road to the 37th America's Cup. So, join us for a season full of regular content in which we follow the paths and prospects of the five Challengers and the sole Defender as they prepare to do battle in October 2024 for sailing's most sought after prize.

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