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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First look: Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
After many months of work, waiting 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.
Artemis Racing poach Brad Farrand from Red Bull Italy
Artemis SailGP has confirmed New Zealand sailor Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team’s debut season.
Dylan Fletcher's SailGP Grand Final debrief
The SailGP fleet racing in Abu Dhabi might have been largely uninspiring but at least the three-boat, winner-takes-all, two-million-Dollar Grand Final shootout proved to be a cracker. The winning Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher gave us his exclusive perspective on how it played out.