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Interviews/Profiles
Holmberg To Sail In Marseilles Louis Vuitton
This weekend Alinghi's SUI 64 will participate for the first time in an official Cup fleet racing event in Marseille (September 5-11). The Marseilles Louis Vuitton, Act 1, is the first in a series of fleet racing events for the America's Cup teams. Alinghi helmsman Peter Holmberg, a skilled match and fleet racer and the Caribbean's top sailing export, is preparing for the different challenge that fleet racing IACC boats presents. Act 1 in Marseille will be Peter's first time racing in that city, and he's looking forward to the test. Alinghi's Michelle Slade interviewed Peter late-August:
Aug 31, 2004, 15:02 PST
Interviews/Profiles
You Can't Beat A Turbo'd Morning Glory
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| Morning Glory power reaching | The Caribbean was the stage for the first two regatta outings for the new canting keel, maxi turbo-sled maxZ86s Morning Glory and Pyewacket. With a sail plan bigger than an America's Cup Class boat, the CBTF (canting ballast-twin foil) technology and the easily driven, highly-efficient characteristics of a modern turbo-sled, the new maxZ86s were much anticipated and photographed.
May 20, 2004, 10:35 PST
Interviews/Profiles
Peter Homberg Home, Considering America's Cup Options & Growing Roots
While the rumour mill runs rife, Virgin Islander, top match racer and America’s Cup veteran Peter Holmberg has come back home – for the time being - and is considering his future after his rollercoaster ride with Larry Ellison and the Oracle BMW challenge for the America’s Cup; and his future looks rosy, he’s getting married, building a home and weighing his options as a professional sailor and America’s Cup participant.
Nov 3, 2003, 14:48 PST
Interviews/Profiles
Holmberg & Alinghi Make No Comment
In a move typical of politicans worldwide, Peter Holmberg and Alinghi have neither confirmed nor denied whether Holmberg will be joining the afterguard of the Alinghi defence of the America's Cup.
Oct 26, 2003, 10:12 PST
Interviews/Profiles
Holmberg Taken By The Alinghians
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| Holmberg Taken By Alinghians | Although still not officially confirmed, stories are appearing that Virgin Islander Peter Holmberg has joined the afterguard of Alinghi for the 2007 America's Cup. Peter, about to seek another title at the Bermuda Gold Cup, is a highly regarded international sailor in both match racing and America's Cup arenas.
Oct 22, 2003, 09:14 PST
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