Grant Loretz Explained

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]}

Notes and References

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