Nathan Outteridge Named Skipper As Emirates Team New Zealand Reveal Core AC38 Line-Up

Emirates Team New Zealand has named Nathan Outteridge as skipper and confirmed key crew for AC38, including surprise recruit Chris Draper. The move hints at relaxed nationality rules as anticipation builds for the protocol release and venue announcement.

Nathan Outteridge Named Skipper As Emirates Team New Zealand Reveal Core AC38 Line-Up
Image © Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand has revealed the core group of sailors that will spearhead the team’s attempt to defend the America’s Cup for the third consecutive time.

The announcement was made today in just about the most understated way possible via the briefest of stories on the team website which was mirrored across social media. The accompanying images show the group around a boardroom table 'plotting the strategy to defend the America’s Cup again in 2027'.

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