Forty of the workers who built the Emirates Team New Zealand America’s Cup hydro-foiling catamaran were recently laid off.
New Zealand-based Vesper Marine’s America’s Cup technology was first used at the 2013 event.
The America’s Cup named diesel-engine manufacturer Yanmar Co. Ltd. as the official marine engines partner for the 35th Cup.
Jimmy Spithill came close to having his left arm amputated earlier this year after battling a serious post-surgery infection.
The event will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Nov. 2 at the Active Interest Media Marine Group Pavilion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Tall ships are coming to Schellenger’s Landing in Cape May, N.J., this summer, as well as a special America’s Cup tour leading up to 2017 races in Bermuda.
West Marine said it will host the America’s Cup trophy on June 9 at its Chicago flagship store.
Lake Michigan will become the first America’s Cup freshwater venue in the race’s 165-year history.
The America's Cup trophy will be on display Oct. 8-9 at the United States Sailboat Show.
Organizers of the 35th America’s Cup said ESPN acquired the exclusive multiplatform rights to the world’s biggest sailing event.