America's Cup
Alinghi Red Bull Racing Base has officially presented its race yacht, BoatOne, in a grand ceremony that featured a human tower constructed by the traditional Castellers. The milestone marks a significant shift to the final competition phase of the campaign…
AC40 Sailing on Belfast Lough is Swedish Challenge Women's and Youth America's Cup in Training
15th April 2024 America's Cup
If you were wondering why an AC40 was sailing in Belfast Lough in the last few days, here is the answer. About a week ago, the AC40 arrived in Belfast for the Swedish Women's and Youth America's Cup teams for…
The city of Cagliari was buzzing with excitement as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli launched its boat for the 37th America's Cup. The sailing-mad 'Tifosi' - Italian fans of the sport - are hoping that the boat will bring the coveted…
Emirates Team New Zealand's new AC75 race boat has emerged from its building facility after an intensive 10-month programme. The America's Cup boat was wheeled out to prepare for its launch and commissioning phase in Auckland this month. The team's…
Britain’s challenger for the 37th America’s Cup suffered a setback during training off Barcelona last Friday (16 February) when an electrical fire broke out on one of its boats. According to Marine Industry News, the crew onboard INEOS Britannia’s AC40…
Sir Ben Ainslie Selects Royal Irish Yacht Club's Saskia Tidey for Inaugural GB Women’s America’s Cup Squad
5th February 2024 America's Cup
Royal Irish Yacht Club's Saskia Tidey has been named as a member of the Pathway squad in the race to win the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup and retain the Youth America’s Cup for Britain. In a busy year for…
From 17 to 23 June, Porquerolles Yacht Club will be the host venue for the 12mR World Championship, one of the most prestigious sailing events and a must for the class. A real America's Cup atmosphere will reign over this…
Sir Ben Ainslie Steps Down as Britain’s SailGP Driver to Focus on America’s Cup
4th January 2024 SailGP
British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie is stepping down as driver of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, as Marine Industry News reports. The Olympic Games’ most successful sailor to date will be succeeded by fellow Olympic medallist and America’s Cup…
Emirates Team New Zealand are America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Winners on the Red Sea
3rd December 2023 America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand sailed accurately and consistently to win the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They aced the Grand Final from start to finish, while Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli secured their spot in the Grand Final…
NYYC American Magic is Winner of Vilanova i la Geltrú Preliminary America's Cup Regatta
18th September 2023 America's Cup
With NYYC American topping the final series standings after a simply stunning day at Vilanova i La Geltrú where they took their chances, front-ran like demons and sailed incredibly smoothly, it was all-on for the Match Race Grand Final against Emirates…
Thunderstorm Overshadows Race Day One in 37th America's Cup Cycle at Vilanova i La Geltrú
15th September 2023 America's Cup
The 37th America's Cup cycle experienced a delay due to a thunderstorm that swept past Vilanova i La Geltrú, the first Preliminary Regatta of The 37th America’s Cup. The storm soaked the AC40 fleet and deprived the area of wind,…
French America's Cup Orient Express Racing Team Launches Maiden Sail of New AC40 Boat
23rd August 2023 America's Cup
The French America's Cup Orient Express Racing Team made AC history on Tuesday, August 23rd) with the maiden sail of their new AC40 sailing boat. The team launched their boat with its stunning blue and gold livery to match the…
The “revolutionary” AC40 foiling yacht designed by Emirates Team New Zealand is now available for private owners to compete in a new AC40 Grand Prix Circuit. Conceived as a strict one-design 40-foot version of the AC75 yachts that competed in…
Boat Of New Zealand's National Hopes Becomes Embarrassing Environmental Hazard
18th July 2023 America's Cup
Thirty-one years ago, she carried the hopes of a nation, and no care and expense were too much for New Zealand's 1992 America's Cup Challenger. But the highly-specialised boats which were developed at that time to fit in with the…
America's Cup Defenders Team New Zealand Take to the Waters of Barcelona
18th July 2023 America's Cup
The Defender of the 37th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, have made a welcome addition to the skyline of Barcelona, becoming the fourth team to launch and sail at the Cup venue. The team became operational a day ahead…
Financial Troubles for Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron as Trading Loss Grows at America’s Cup Home
17th July 2023 America's Cup
The current official home of the America’s Cup is in dire financial straits after reporting that its trading loss for the last financial year has risen to nearly NZ$2 million (€1.12m). As the New Zealand Herald reports, the Royal New…
