Emirates Team New Zealand built two AC75s to successfully defend their America’s Cup title in 2021, and now both boats have returned to action. While the Kiwi’s first boat was sold to challenger Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI), the boat that won the 36th edition has been out of sight for two years. But no longer…
Emirates Team New Zealand’s winning yacht, named Te Rehutai, emerged from the shed after a long hibernation on March 20, sporting new livery and and technical changes to adapt to the 37th America’s Cup AC75 class rules.
One of the more obvious changes for Te Rehutai is the installation of bikes as a power source as opposed to the former grinding pedestals from AC36. While banned for the 2021 Cup, the rules were revised for 2024 in part to help power the AC75s which will sail with three less crew in 2024…