AmericaOne Report
AUCKLAND, NZ - January 27, 1999 -
Stay tuned to the
AmericaOne
website as we post reports from the team as they begin an
intensive two-month training program in New Zealand. Today's report is from AmericaOne
team member and electronics specialist, Kevin Reeds:
Daily Report, January 27, 1999
Today the wind on the Hauraki Gulf was definitely on summer holiday. It
was well after 2:00pm before we could even start one race against
America True. By the time we finished, the wind had clocked around so that
both boats finished flying jibs instead of spinnakers. Our crew work and
team communications are improving everyday. Tomorrow more practice racing
against America True. Go Atlanta Falcons!
--Kevin Reeds
AmericaOne
is dedicated to recapturing the America’s Cup
by applying U.S. technology in computer equipment, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, sail
design, naval architecture and structural engineering to America's Cup sailboat design.
Technology partners include Hewlett-Packard, Bellcore/SAIC and Ford Motor Company/Visteon. The
AmericaOne
team is comprised of 43 professionals, including 30
members of the design team actively working on the research and design of its sailboats.
Operating since June 1, 1996, AmericaOne
is the challenger on behalf of San Francisco’s St.
Francis Yacht Club.
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AmericaOne, contact:
Gina von Esmarch
E-mail: gvonesmarch@americaone.org
Phone: 415-474-3425
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