New York Yacht Club American Magic became the fifth America’s Cup team to reveal – or at least partially reveal – their AC75 when their new ‘B3’ briefly appeared out…
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Ainslie’s team reveals Britain’s new America’s Cup boat
The British America’s Cup team has become the fourth challengers to unveil their new AC75. INEOS Britannia revealed their AC75 in the early hours of morning, as the foiling monohull…
More America’s Cup launches as Luna Rossa unveils their AC75
America’s Cup boat launches are coming thick and fast, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli becoming the third team to launch an America’s Cup AC75 boat in the last couple of…
America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand launch their AC75
Last weekend saw the unveiling of the first America’s Cup boat of this cycle as Alinghi Red Bull Racing revealed the boat they will sail in the 37th America’s Cup…
‘When they saw Ben Ainslie walk into the room it was like they’d been electrocuted’
Never underestimate the influence of sailing heroes. “When they saw Ben Ainslie walk into the room it was like they’d been electrocuted,” said Greig City Academy director of sixth form…
First America’s Cup boat revealed ahead of 37th AC later this year
Alinghi Red Bull Racing has rolled out the boat which the Swiss team is hoping will bring them more America’s Cup glory (Switzerland under Alinghi is a two-time winner of…
‘Where next for the America’s Cup: Auckland, Barcelona, Middle East?’ – Matt Sheahan
The messages have been confusing. The America’s Cup had barely left town on its long-haul flight back to New Zealand before news broke that Barcelona would not be hosting the…
America’s Cup: Barcelona Hotels and Accommodation
As the oldest international competition still operating in any sport, the America’s Cup is a bucket list event for any sporting enthusiast. Dating back to around 1851, the America’s Cup…
‘What I learned from the America’s Cup event in Jeddah’ – Matt Sheahan
Another AC40 streaked past the sea wall at 40 knots and I felt rather foolish. I’ve been following the development of these one design flying machines and reporting on their…
British Women’s and Youth America’s Cup squads unveiled
The British team is seeking to win the first ever Women’s America’s Cup. It will also be aiming to defend its title as Youth America’s Cup winners, having won with…
When is the next America’s Cup? 2024 dates released
The next America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona with six teams set to compete for sailing’s ultimate price from late August 2024. Dates for the Preliminary Regatta, Louis Vuitton…
Ben Ainslie to step down as SailGP team skipper
Sir Ben Ainslie has announced he is stepping down as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Ainslie will continue his role as CEO of Emirates GBR but will…
Slingsby and Neuschäfer crowned Sailors of the Year 2023
The 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards were presented to Tom Slingsby and Kirsten Neuschäfer last night at a ceremony by World Sailing in Málaga, Spain. The popular…
America’s Cup: What do we know about the teams with 1 year to go
There is now just 1 year to go until the America’s Cup proper kicks off in Barcelona, where Emirates Team New Zealand will take on the winner of the challengers…
American Magic win first AC40 showdown at America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta
The second day of racing for the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta was something of a mixed bag. Three solid fleet races in full foiling conditions were followed by an attempted…
First America’s Cup AC40 races: France and New Zealand share wins
It was a day of firsts in Villanova, some 30 miles along the coast from Barcelona today: the first races in the 37th America’s Cup cycle, the first ‘proper’ races…
America’s Cup: what have the teams been up to?
Several years after Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended the America’s Cup back in 2021, we are about to see racing in this cycle for the first time. But what…
American Magic skipper: Terry Hutchinson
American professional sailor Terry Hutchinson has been called many things in his 40-year career racing sailboats. Brash. Outspoken. A horse’s you-know-what. And they’re among the less incendiary labels – comments…
Best sailing films on Netflix, Prime and more
Recent years have seen a proliferation of sailing films arriving on streaming platforms, with Netflix taking the lead on producing original content but there are many other sailing films on…
Who is Jim Ratcliffe billionaire sports team investor?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a huge backer of major sports teams, inducing the British bid for the America’s Cup, INEOS Britannia. Formerly a chemical engineer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe became an…