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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]

References

  1. ^ a b "Grant Dalton introduces the team - Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz.
  2. ^ "Cutting or trimming, Loretz gets the most out of a sail".
  3. ^ "Catastrophic end to Team New Zealand's first race".
  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.
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