ETNZ during the Challenger Finals. Photo Ricardo Pinto/ACEA.

ETNZ during the Challenger Finals. Photo Ricardo Pinto/ACEA.

The technology behind the Emirates Team New Zealand victory

01/11/2017

While full credit must be given to their sailing team for getting a very high-tech machine around the course quickly and safely, it is generally accepted that New Zealand developed superior technology to defender Oracle Team USA and the other challengers.

In this 30 minute video, four of the companies involved discuss what they brought to the table:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWm1U3RY3iE  

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