Please select your home edition
Edition
Sail-World Asia
Sail-World Australia
Sail-World Canada
Sail-World Europe
Sail-World New Zealand
Sail-World United Kingdom
Sail-World USA
YachtsandYachting.com
Cruising Northern Hemisphere
Cruising Southern Hemisphere
Marine Business Europe
Marine Business North America
Marine Business Oceania
Powerboat.World Europe
Powerboat.World North America
Powerboat.World Oceania
FishingBoating.World Australia
FishingBoating.World New Zealand
FishingBoating.World USA
NZ Boating World
Show Menu
HOME
PARIS 2024
AMERICA'S CUP
VENDÉE GLOBE
EDITORIAL
CATAMARANS
FAVOURITES
CLUBS
CLASSES
CALENDAR
FORUM
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
PARTNERS
CLASSIFIEDS
JOBS
SHOPPING
NEWSLETTERS
SUBMIT NEWS
CONTACT
STATS
America's Cup- Emirates Team NZ's AC72 by night at the Viaduct Harbour
by Richard Gladwell on 20 Jul 2012
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand Richard Gladwell
www.photosport.co.nz
Emirates Team NZ's AC72 was dropped into the Waitemata Harbour for the first time and towed to the pier off the Events Centre in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, which will be the venue for the official launching of their AC72 - the first launched in the world.
The highlight of the ceremony which begins at 5.30 will be the launching of a giant catapult containing the bottle of champagne, which if all goes to plan will shower the boat below.
The public will be invited to load the catapult which will be triggered by Mandy Barker, wife of the AC72's skipper, Dean Barker.
The Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, will be amongst the official guests and will make a short speech at the ceremony.
First sail for the the AC72 is not now expected until later next week, due to the fresh onshore winds which are expected to extend well into the coming week.
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
The Trebuchet laid out ready for the Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehearsal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Launch Rehersal - Emirates Team NZ AC72 - Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
If you want to link to this article then please use this URL: www.sail-world.com/99926
Related Articles
Vendée Globe Race Wednesday Update
Three good men trading the lead
The incredible three-sided battle, halfway across the frozen southern Pacific, midway between Tasmania and Cape Horn, continues at high speeds.
Posted today at 5:34 pm
2025 Melges 24 Southeast Regional Racing Circuit
A new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams within the U.S. Southeast region
The U.S. Melges 24 Class Association (USM24CA) is thrilled to introduce the inaugural 2025 Southeast Racing Series (M24SERS), offering a new and exciting racing opportunity for all Melges 24 teams within the U.S. Southeast region.
Posted today at 2:32 pm
Vendee Globe: A few hundred metres cover top group
Racing in the world's longest match race continues as the lead tightens further before rounding Horn
Impossibly the lead has tightened further in the world single-handed, non-stop round the world matchracing championship - otherwise known as the Vendee Globe race.
Posted today at 2:30 pm
All set at the 48th Palamós Christmas Race
239 crews from 16 countries are set to compete
The Christmas Race is the competition of reference for all sailors, and those who have participated know that it is not just another regatta in the calendar, and this is clear, especially outside of Spain.
Posted today at 11:22 am
Vendée Globe Wednesday Morning Update
Another Day, Another Leader!
Sébastien Simon on Groupe Dubreuil is the new leader of the Vendée Globe, just 2.3 nautical miles ahead of Yoann Richomme on Paprec Arkéa and Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance. This incredible battle shows no signs of letting up.
Posted today at 10:13 am
Allen Launches 'The Hardware Handbook'
A new newsletter for sailing enthusiasts
Allen, the UK's leading manufacturer of high-performance sailing hardware, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new newsletter, The Hardware Handbook.
Posted today at 8:30 am
Something good for all in the long range forecast
The countdown to the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race continues
The long range forecast conditions are likely to feature north easterly winds for the start of the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.
Posted today at 6:17 am
Sunday's racing to decide 18ft Skiff NSW champion
It will all come down to two short course races in Sydney Harbour
It will all come down to two short course races to decide which team will become the 2024-25 NSW 18ft skiff champion when the 16-boat fleet lines up for the final day's racing on Sydney Harbour next Sunday.
Posted today at 5:57 am
WASZP takes flight with World Sailing
Formal application made to become an official World Sailing class
WASZP is proud to announce its formal application to become an official World Sailing class. Until now, WASZP has consciously operated outside the mainstream sailing infrastructure.
Posted today at 5:21 am
Technology dramatically aids weather forecasters
As they prepare the crews for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day
Massive changes in technology over the last 20 years have dramatically aided weather forecasters, as they prepare the crews for the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.
Posted today at 4:40 am
