In the high-stakes, zero-margin world of America’s Cup sailing, no helmsman has been more synonymous with success than Peter Burling. And yet, after a decade of making America's Cup history with Emirates Team New Zealand, the Kiwi sailor has parted company with the team with which he has won three straight AC cycles.
The announcement, released today by both parties, ends one of the most successful partnerships in the event’s modern era. According to the release Burling's exit comes after discussions between the team management and Burling – which had been ongoing since the end of AC37 in Barcelona – had failed produce an agreement.
“Pete has been a central figure who has grown incredibly within Emirates Team New Zealand since he joined 10 years ago,” said Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton. “We can all look back with great pride on what has been achieved.”
