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Targeting America’s Cup success with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
INEOS TEAM UK has selected AWS as its official cloud computing provider in order to gain a competitive edge in the mission to become the first British sailing team to win the America’s Cup.
The team is leveraging AWS’s high performance computing (HPC) to design, test, and optimise its AC75 challenger boat.
To learn more about AWS’ partnership with INEOS TEAM UK read the full case study on the Amazon Web Services website here.
Moving Parts | Andy ‘Animal’ McLean
Meet Andrew ‘Animal’ McLean, both a highly experienced inshore and offshore racer as well as a qualified mechanical engineer. He has a vast amount of experience, having competed for four America’s Cups and in two editions of the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR).
All that experience in both sailing and engineering has led him to his current role as Lead Systems Engineer at INEOS TEAM UK.
Inside Tech | Deck Layout
It is mission-critical to maximise efficiency in the cockpit of Britannia both in aerodynamics and in creating the best performance positions for the crew.
We head back to September 2018 as INEOS TEAM UK sailor David Carr gives us the lowdown on the Britannia I deck mock up. Watch via the video above.
The grindhouse rules, powering the AC75 with Harken
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In the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, the role of the grinder is more important than ever before. AC75 class boats are powered by both human energy and battery power. Whilst the batteries control the main foils and rudders, everything above the waterline, including every sail control, is powered by the onboard grinders using pedestals supplied by official Winch Systems and Deck Hardware partner, Harken.
Needless to say, the more power generated, the more accurately both the mainsail and headsail can be trimmed. That is why on INEOS TEAM UK’s AC75 ‘Britannia’ there will always be eight or nine people turning the handles on the Harken grinder pedestals and generating power for the trimmers. One of those grinders is British/Australian Graeme Spence, now in his second America’s Cup campaign (he sailed with ORACLE TEAM USA in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda).
INEOS Grenadier Exterior Design Reveal
Team partner INEOS Automotive has revealed the exterior design of the Grenadier, its forthcoming, no-nonsense 4×4 vehicle for the world, another step on the road towards production.
Built from the ground up on an all-new platform, the INEOS Grenadier has been designed on purpose: namely to meet the demands of its future owners for a rugged, capable and comfortable go-anywhere working vehicle.
Inside Tech | Mafic
With the America’s Cup fast approaching and Britannia back on the water, the team has adapted their working protocols to ensure the safety of the team and the local community, including partnering with Mafic, to make use of their innovative Safeguard technology.
Ark Charter Academy receive support through INEOS Community Fund
INEOS TEAM UK has donated £10,000 in support of the Ark Charter Academy, Portsmouth, through the international INEOS Community Fund. This donation will be used to provide vital IT devices to disadvantaged young learners so that they can continue their studies from home for the period of the Coronavirus crisis.
To mark the donation, the 1851 Trust, INEOS TEAM UK’s official charity, organised a virtual Teaching Day for Ark Charter Academy Portsmouth on 8th July, where they hosted a STEM lesson for the year 10 pupils. The digital lesson, which was joined by INEOS TEAM UK Skipper and Team Principal Ben Ainslie, focused on “forces” and implemented resources inspired by INEOS TEAM UK’s America’s Cup Challenge.
INEOS TEAM UK x Henri-Lloyd Crew Tech Polo on sale now
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The INEOS TEAM UK x Henri-Lloyd Crew Tech Polo is available now.
Featuring innovative high sun protection and Polygiene anti-odour technology, the Tech Team Polo is durable, good looking, easy to wear and care for. The Tech Team Polo is constructed from a technical polyester and elastane mix fabric, that is quick drying and extremely comfortable, designed to be worn on and off shore.
Holty’s Menu of the Week
Spending lots of time on the water means a sailing squad in need of constant energy boosts. Top of this week’s menu is Chef Holty’s cookie dough balls made with Science in Sport protein powder.
INEOS 1:59 Education Resources
INEOS and the 1851 Trust, INEOS TEAM UK’s official charity, have launched three new free digital learning resources inspired by Eliud Kipchoge’s historic sub-two-hour marathon.
The digital education resources, aimed at 11-16 year olds and available for free online today, take young people into the INEOS 1:59 performance team and explore the science and theory that went into giving Kipchoge the best possible conditions to make history in Vienna.