Mark Orams

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Christopher Reive |Mark Orams

As Luna Rossa unveiled their signing of Peter Burling for the new America’s Cup cycle, it seemed the inevitable had finally happened. After three America’s Cup wins at the helm, Burling parted ways with Emirates Team New Zealand after being unable to come to an agreement on another cycle with the defender. That left Burling as a free agent and, speaking to the Herald in May, he said his phone started ringing as soon as the news broke, with potential challengers testing the waters.

Oct 19, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Mark Orams Professor |Mark Orams

THREE KEY FACTSEmirates Team New Zealand have defended the Auld Mug, by defeating Ineos Britannia 7-2. Credit must to go Grant Dalton for keeping the 2021 Cup-winning outfit largely intact. Attention will now turn to how and where the Cup will be defended. Professor Mark Orams is a former NZ and world champion sailor, Team New Zealand member, author, environmentalist and professor of sport and recreation at the Auckland University of Technology.

Oct 18, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Mark Orams Professor |Mark Orams

Emirates Team New Zealand sailing back upwind well ahead of Ineos Britannia. Photo / PhotosportTHREE KEY FACTSEmirates Team New Zealand dominated races 7 and 8 of the Cup match, showing superior strategy and co-ordination. Nathan Outteridge and Peter Burling’s communication was pivotal in managing wind shifts and maintaining position. The Kiwis’ choice of a smaller jib and effective positioning gave them a significant speed advantage.

Oct 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Mark Orams

THREE KEY FACTSTeam New Zealand are 4-0 up against Ineos Britannia in BarcelonaKiwi skipper Peter Burling now has the most America’s Cup winsRacing continues on Thursday morning NZTProfessor Mark Orams is a former NZ and world champion sailor, Team New Zealand member, author, environmentalist and professor of sport and recreation at Auckland University of Technology.

Aug 26, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Mark Orams

THREE KEY FACTS:The first three days and 12 races were predictable and reminiscent of the 36th America’s Cup. The final race between Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa was intense, with the Italians penalised three times, costing them the win. The Louis Vuitton Challenger Series begins in four days. Closer and less-predictable racing is expected.