AMERICA'S CUP

On October 19th 2024, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, on behalf of the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, accepted a Notice of Challenge for the 38th America’s Cup (AC38) from Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd  and were duly announced as the Challenger of Record for the 38th America’s Cup.

“We are delighted to have been accepted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron as the Challenge of Record for AC38 following on from our successful partnership throughout the 37th America’s Cup. We are fully committed to working with the Defender to agree a Protocol aimed to encourage more participant Challenger countries and further promote and expand both the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup events.”, Bertie Bicket, Chairman

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It is now just three short months until racing starts, and if ever there was a moment to seize, the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia is it...

GB1, a new bold identity revealed by Britain’s America’s Cup team  Olympic gold medallist & current SailGP Champion, Dylan Fletcher MBE announced as GB1 Helm   GB1 enters its fourth consecutive America’s Cup representing the Challenger of Record,...

Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America’s Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital. The investment provides Athena...

The America's Cup Partnership (ACP) today announces the formation of an historic alliance between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. This marks a transformative moment in the 174-year history...

Athena Racing has announced that world-renowned sailor and high-performance executive Ian Walker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its America’s Cup Challenge. Walker is no stranger to the America’s...

Athena Racing has announced that world-renowned sailor and high-performance executive Ian Walker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its America’s Cup Challenge. Walker is no stranger to the America’s...

Establishing a bold new governance structure bringing all participating teams in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup together to govern and grow the America’s Cup collectively. The America’s Cup Partnership...

In a landmark moment for the sport of sailing, the America’s Cup, sports’ oldest international trophy, having been contested since 1851 has entered a new era of mutual governance.

With the clock ticking down to the start of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued to...

With the clock ticking down to the start of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, the AC75 Class Rules and Technical Regulations have been issued to...

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...

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...

Italy has been announced as the Host Country, and Naples as the Host City, for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup which is set to be held in the spring...

Italy has been announced as the Host Country, and Naples as the Host City, for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup which is set to be held in the spring...

TEAM UPDATE The British Challenger for the 38th America's Cup, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, was astounded to read today’s statement from INEOS and Mercedes F1 regarding their planned challenge...

TEAM UPDATE The British Challenger for the 38th America's Cup, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, was astounded to read today’s statement from INEOS and Mercedes F1 regarding their planned challenge...

They got further than any British team in 60 years, but the British Challenger fell at the final hurdle. Ben Ainslie takes us inside the searing competition of the America's Cup – reflecting on...

The World’s Oldest International Sporting Trophy The America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy in the world. It predates the FA Cup, the Ryder Cup and even the modern...

A look back at the 22 British Challengers that have attempted to bring the America’s Cup back home since 1851.