No America's Cup Homecoming As New Zealand Government Rules Out Auckland
For the second consecutive America’s Cup cycle, the holders will not defend the trophy on home waters. Despite months of behind-the-scenes negotiations and public hope for a return to Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand confirmed today that it will not stage the 2027 regatta in the City of Sails.
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AC38: Still more questions than answers
The information blackout currently engulfing the America’s Cup continues to frustrate sailing fans around the world. AC enthusiasts are understandably hungry for new information about the upcoming 38th edition, but despite a surfeit of questions answers are few and far between.
Athena Racing announces Ian Walker as new CEO
The world-renowned sailor & high-performance executive is a two-time Olympic silver medallist, a past British America's Cup skipper and winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, and has previously served as performance director for the British Sailing Team and, most recently, CEO of North Sails UK.
American Magic declines to challenge for 38th America's Cup
American Magic today confirmed it will not compete in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup.
Analysing the boldest America's Cup Protocol yet
In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast, I sit down with Andy Rice, – founder of both Sailjuice.com and Road to Gold – and Dave Reed – editor of Sailing World magazine – to pick over what the new AC38 Protocol means for the Cup, the teams, and the sport.
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IMOCA signs engine deal with YANMAR
YANMAR announces a long-term strategic partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA). Beginning in 2025, the company will become the official technical partner of the IMOCA Class.
Challenging the establishment
MC1 Spars is well set up to tackle a wide variety of custom rig manufacturing commissions from budget-conscious and relatively simple refits to cutting-edge design-and-build projects.
First look: Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
After many months of work, high expectation and closely guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier-designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled today in Lorient, Brittany.
America's Cup collaborates with World Sailing on Para Inclusive Sailing
World Sailing has announced a new collaboration with The America’s Cup aimed at strengthening the global development of Para Inclusive Sailing and accelerating key initiatives ahead of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships.