When Regatta Director Iain Murray, himself an America’s Cup finalist in 1987, begins the starting sequence for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Match on 10 July 2027, it will mark a significant moment in the sailing world. The culmination of extensive planning, designing, and campaigning will converge at this event, with one certainty: Emirates Team New Zealand will be defending its title.
Training is heating up as Emirates Team New Zealand is currently in Naples for its summer training block ahead of the second Preliminary Regatta from 24-27 September 2026. The team has been putting two boats through their paces, and the initial feedback from these sessions has been overwhelmingly positive.
The excitement continues to build with the upcoming Preliminary Regatta, which promises to offer a unique racing experience. Taking place in the stunning backdrop of Naples, this regatta is expected to be unlike any other racecourse in the history of the America’s Cup.
As anticipation grows, teams will be preparing for the challenges that Naples presents, not only in terms of competition but also the environment. The sailing conditions in this historic city are expected to play a key role in the strategies that teams will employ.
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