Grant Loretz

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Grant Loretz is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in multiple America's Cups.

Born in Tokoroa, Loretz joined New Zealand Challenge, working as a sail-maker for the 1987 Louis Vuitton Cup. [1] [2] At the 1992 Louis Vuitton Cup he sailed on NZL-20 as a trimmer. During the 1995 Louis Vuitton Cup he was a part of Tag Heuer Challenge, sailing on NZL-39.

He then joined Team New Zealand and was part of the 2000 America's Cup victory and unsuccessful 2003 America's Cup defence. [3] He remained with the team and was part of the campaign for the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup and 2007 America's Cup. [1] He was Team New Zealand's sail co-coordinator during the 2013 America's Cup. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Grant Dalton introduces the team - Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz.
  2. "Cutting or trimming, Loretz gets the most out of a sail". 14 March 2024.
  3. "Catastrophic end to Team New Zealand's first race". 14 March 2024.
  4. "Grant Loretz (NZ)" via TVNZ.
  5. Zealand, Emirates Team New. "Louis Vuitton Cup 2013 - Emirates Team New Zealand". emirates-team-new-zealand.americascup.com.