Taihoro first sail in Auckland
Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75, Taihoro, successfully launched on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour, marking a milestone in the 38th America’s Cup cycle.
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ETNZ – Taihoro is ready to fly again
Emirates Team New Zealand has relaunched their AC75, Taihoro, in Auckland, marking a pivotal moment for the upcoming America’s Cup campaign.
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Celebrating women in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup
For the first time in 175 years, women will feature on all boats in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, Italy.
#AmericasCup #WomenInSailing #IWD2026
Three months to go – Can the Women and Youth sailors win in Sardinia?
Three months remain until the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, where Women & Youth sailors aim to make their mark alongside elite teams.
#AmericasCup #SailingAustralia #Sardinia2026
What to really look out for in Sardinia
Prepare for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia, where the Kiwis and Italians will lead the battle for dominance on the water.
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All set for Cagliari and the first preliminary regatta
Get ready for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup preliminary regatta in Cagliari, Italy, from May 21-24, 2026, showcasing thrilling fleet races!
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New era, new team name – GB1 – A new bold identity revealed by Britain’s America’s Cup team
Britain’s America’s Cup team reveals new identity ‘GB1’ and appoints Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher as the helm for the 38th America’s Cup.
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ACP formally initiated as Louis Vuitton renews its headline sponsorship
Read about the launch of the America’s Cup Partnership with Louis Vuitton in Naples, Italy, paving the way for the historic 38th America’s Cup in 2027.
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Emirates renews naming rights sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates renews its sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand ahead of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, reinforcing their long-standing partnership.
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Expect the unexpected in Cagliari in May
The first Preliminary Regatta for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia, from May 21-24, 2026, offering thrilling sailing action.
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More big news from the America’s Cup World!
Athena Racing announces a major new investment from Oakley Capital
Five teams enter historic America’s Cup alliance
Discover how five pioneering teams are reshaping the future of sailing with a historic alliance for the America’s Cup in Naples, Italy.
ETNZ – Wrapping up 2025 and looking forward to 2026
Emirates Team New Zealand wraps up 2025 with intense AC40 match racing in Auckland, gearing up for a pivotal year in the America’s Cup.
Athena Pathway back on the water in Barcelona
Hannah Mills & Athena Pathway are back on the water in Barcelona as 2027 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup challenge begin
World-renowned sailor & high-performance executive joins Athena Racing
Ian Walker, a world-renowned sailor, takes the helm as CEO of Athena Racing, marking a new era in competitive sailing.
Historic moment in global sailing as new America’s Cup partnership agreement is reached
A historic partnership for the America’s Cup has been formed, promising innovation and growth for the competition ahead of the 38th event in Naples.
America’s Cup unveil dramatic vision for Naples 2027
Explore the ambitious vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in 2027, unveiled in Naples at the Genoa International Boat Show.
AC75 class rules and technical regulations published
The AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup have been published, setting the stage for 2027 in Naples.
Luna Rossa – August 2025 highlights
Discover the latest updates from Luna Rossa as they resume their program in Cagliari for the 38th America’s Cup following the new protocol.
Protocol signed for AC38 set to take place in Naples in 2027
The Defender of the America’s Cup, The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, represented by Team New Zealand, and the Challenger of Record, The Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd, represented by Athena Racing, have signed the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th…
Il Moro di Venezia – Italy contests the America’s Cup match for the very first time
The transition from colourful and applauded challenges of 1983 and 1987, to Challengers for the XXVIII America’s Cup in San Diego, was a pivotal moment in the history of Italy in the competition. The groundwork laid by the Azzurra and…
Italy and the America’s Cup – The Azzurra Story
Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America’s Cup. Azzurra’s 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest. Backed by icons like Agnelli and the Aga Khan, it laid the foundation for today’s Italian…
Why the 38th edition could usher in a new era for the America’s Cup?
Things have been pretty quiet on the America’s Cup news from of late, as we wait for the final Protocol to be announced by ETNZ. The co-CEOs from the French challenger, K-Challenge have just released their thoughts on the proposed…
Peter Burling joins Luna Rossa for the 38th America’s Cup
Many of us have been wondering what Pete Burling would get up to after he recently announced that he was leaving Emirates Team New Zealand. Well, in an announcement yesterday, we all found out: “Excited to be joining Luna Rossa…
America’s Cup shenanigans
A bit of to and fro with the Cup teams over-night with a statement from Alinghi triggering responses from Athena, American Magic and ETNZ. I guess it is all to be expected but the one positive to take from this,…
SailGP announces star-studded ownership group
New ownership for the Italian SailGP team, following the strategic acquisition by Muse Sport consortium, led by Assia Grazioli Venier, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and CEO Jimmy Spithill Host of renowned names in sport & entertainment – including Hollywood icon, Anne Hathaway – brought together…
Prime Minister Meloni welcomes the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup
The magnificent setting of the Casino del Bel Respiro, commissioned by Pope Innocent X in 1644, in the grounds of Villa Pamphilj, was the outstanding and historic setting for the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, on behalf of…
Statement from ETNZ in response to Athena Racing and American Magic
The Defender has been working closely and positively with all teams on moving the America’s Cup to a new collaborative Partnership and structure to strengthen the future of the America’s Cup for the benefit of the event and all current…
Italy to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in the city of Naples in 2027
The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to…
ETNZ announces core team members
The America’s Cup always ends on the water, but it always begins with a meeting of minds. This week the Emirates Team New Zealand core sailing team began plotting the strategy to defending the America’s Cup again in 2027. Meet…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing withdraws from America’s Cup
As planning begins for the 38th America’s Cup, expected in 2027, a second major challenger is stepping aside. Alinghi Red Bull Racing has confirmed they will not compete in the next cycle and have started an “orderly wind-down” of their…
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling part ways
Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup. Discussions by the team management and Burling have been ongoing since Barcelona, however an agreement was not…
INEOS Britannia announces withdrawal from 38th America’s Cup
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has abandoned plans to challenge for the next America’s Cup. An announcement on the INEO website reads: INEOS Britannia announces that it has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America’s Cup. The decision has been…
America’s Cup in Barcelona generated a positive economic impact of €1.034 Billion Euros
The University of Barcelona and the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation (FBCN) today released the outcome of their exhaustive post event economic impact study which revealed over €1 billion positive economic GDP return that the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup created…
Royal Yacht Squadron aligns with Ainslie’s Athena Racing
Although there does not appear to be any official announcement as yet, The Royal Yacht Squadron’s website has just been updated to reflect Athena Racing as their representative for the next America’s Cup. Observers are unsure as to where this…
INEOS boss Jim Ratcliffe announces AC38 British Challenge without Ben Ainslie
Article by Cup Insider Shockwaves are reverberating around the America’s Cup community after the announcement today by INEOS – two time backer of Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup challenges – that the company has parted ways with the four…
Andoo Team Australia Update
Andoo Team Australia 2024 wraps-up with thanks to all supporters. The Andoo Team Australia Challenge campaign for 2024 UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup has wrapped up, marking a memorable chapter in Australia’s return to the most prestigious competition…
Defender and Challenger of Record paving the way for the 38th America’s Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Emirates Team New Zealand are pleased to confirm that the RNZYS has accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup (AC38) from the Royal Yacht Squadron Limited, represented by INEOS…
What We Learned from the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Here’s an interesting little breakdown from the team over at the 49er and Nacra 17 organisation on the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup. It points out some interesting facts and observations. You may not agree with all their observations, but…
Looking to the future by building on the success of Barcelona
Emirates Team New Zealand have completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history. For the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand having won the America’s Cup three times in a row, it now presents an unprecedented opportunity for…
