The draft AC38 Protocol outlines major changes for the next America’s Cup, including a new crew format, nationality rules, cost controls, and the creation of a team-led partnership to manage future Cups.
Challenger teams Athena Racing and American Magic have voiced concerns over the announcement of Naples as host of AC38, calling for protocol clarity before making major commitments. With tensions rising, the Cup community awaits the next move in this unfolding dispute.
America's Cup Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand have responded to yesterday's critical statements by Athena Racing and NYYC American Magic with a counter statement and the release of a draft version of the AC38 Protocol.
In a statement issued today the U.S. team describes it as being 'at a crossroads' with regards to the 38th America's Cup.
The Challenger of Record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd. believes that announcing Naples, Italy as the venue for AC38 before the release of an agreed protocol document is premature and is asking for more transparency and cooperation between the Defender and the Challengers.
In Part 2 of this exclusive story we chart Dylan Fletcher's path from Olympic gold to America’s Cup helmsman and his return to SailGP, revealing the highs, setbacks, and lessons that shaped his rise to the top of professional sailing.
Challenger reactions to Naples being named host city for the 38th America's Cup have been muted, but behind the scenes the politics are heating up—with rumours swirling, national rules in question, and commercial deals in play as teams weigh their next moves.
From junior club racing to Olympic gold and helming at the America’s Cup and in SailGP – Dylan Fletcher’s rise through the ranks of British sailing is a story of skill, resilience, and relentless ambition.
British owner/driver John Pollard’s victory at the SB20 World Championship in Singapore earlier this year shows just how far grit, determination and organisation can take you in competitive sailing – writes Andy Rice.
Team Nika mastered the shifting conditions in Porto Cervo to win the 44Cup’s second event of the season, holding off Artemis Racing and impressive newcomers GeMera in a thrilling finale that showcased the RC44 fleet at its competitive best.
Dermatologist Dr Edit Olasz, founder of Harken Derm, gives an update on 360° sun protection for sailing athletes
A new format, a different type of boat and a 10-year gap are all conspiring to tear apart any attempt to build a form guide for the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, which is set for May 28 to June 1 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court – writes Stuart Streuli.
It’s official: the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup will be contested in the Italian city of Naples over the Spring and early summer of 2027
What toll does the Vendée Globe take on solo sailors? New research reveals dramatic physical and psychological effects—from shrinking height to muscle loss and balance issues—comparable to astronauts. The IMOCA Human Performance Project may reshape how sailors prepare and recover.
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.
Markus Törnqvist makes his 44Cup debut at the helm of GeMera, a brand-new RC44 backed by a powerhouse crew including Francesco Bruni and Kyle Langford, as a new generation joins the high-performance owner-driver fleet.
