America's Cup
This week Barcelona’s economic analysis of their America’s Cup was released; where shoul...
With a €1.034 billion positive economic impact, 1.8+ million visitors across 59 days, 12,872 in jobs, and €208.5 million in tax revenue, would NZ be c...
25 years ago today: Team New Zealand’s historic America’s Cup defence and victory!
On March 2, 2000, New Zealand made sailing history, successfully defending the America’s Cup on home waters. The dominant 5-0 victory over Luna Rossa ...
RYS names Ainslie’s Athena Racing as official AC38 Challenger of Record
In a quiet update, the RYC have named Sir Ben Ainslie and Athena Pathway as the official Challenger of Record for the 38th America's Cup. Bring it on!...
Britain’s America’s Cup split: Ainslie vs. Ratcliffe and the battle for the Challenger of Record
The British America’s Cup campaign has entered a dramatic and uncertain phase with the rift between Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Britannia, led by Sir Ji...
America’s Cup – Breaking News: INEOS Britannia, and Sir Ben part ways
Athena Pathway, the British Challenger for the 38th America's Cup, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, was astounded to read today’s statement from INEOS and Merc...
The 38th America’s Cup: Defender New Zealand and Challenger Britain Forge Forward Together
As Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 surged over the finish line in Barcelona on Saturday, 19 October, it marked not just the end of the 37th...
AC38: Will It Bring In A New Era of Innovation, Inclusion, and Excitement for the America’s Cup?
As the Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) AC75 crossed the finish line on 19th October, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) officially accepted...
Raising The Spar: New Standards Set In Historic 37th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand’s Triumph: A Legacy In The Making
Emirates Team New Zealand’s impressive third consecutive victory is more than jus...
Looking Back At America’s Cup: Challenger decided
The challenger series for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup began at the end of August. After three years of waiting and speculating, which gradual...
Barcelona Won’t Host America’s Cup 2026: What’s Next for New Zealand and the Sailing World?
A Mutual Split, But What Comes Next?
The America’s Cup, one of the world’s most demanding sailing events for both host country and city, requires exc...
From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third consecutive win. This unpre...
Opinion Editorial: New Zealand’s America’s Cup: What’s Next?
Wow! What an incredible season of America’s Cup racing. For New Zealand, what an amazing result! Whether it’s foiling, sailing, or whatever these AC75...
Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance
But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have access to performance data...
New Zealand Marine Industry Celebrates America’s Cup Success
Today the New Zealand marine industry is celebrating Emirates Team New Zealand’s stunning victory in the 37th America’s Cup, a victory that reflects n...
INEOS Britannia – A Brilliant Campaign For The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
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America’s Cup Winning Cheer at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
In an amazing evening at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club on the waterfront at Westhaven Marina, overnight a large group (which the Boating NZ team wa...
Emirates Team New Zealand Lifts the America’s Cup in Prize Giving at Barcelona
A Glorious Victory for New Zealand on the Global Stage
At NZT 6am today (20 Oct 2024) in Barcelona, the 37th America’s Cup prize-giving ceremony took...
Emirates Team New Zealand Seals Victory in a Thrilling America’s Cup Final
Today, New Zealand etched its name in sailing history once more, clinching the 37th America's Cup after an exhilarating race against INEOS Britannia. ...
Emirates Team New Zealand Brilliance takes the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup to Match Point...
In smoother sea-state conditions, Emirates Team New Zealand looked a different boat, able to employ a consistent ride height a...
Race 8: Kiwis Soar to Victory in Race 8 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Final
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 6 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
Its Match Point Tomorrow - The Kiwis Need One Win To Take The America's ...
Race 7: Kiwis Show Their Mettle in Race 7 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Final
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 5 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
In a spectacular display of skill and speed, Emirates Team New Zealand (...
Weather Today In Barcelona
Damn! With weather like this - low winds, rain, and a high swell - we wouldn't be surprised to see racing called off for today. We will keep you updat...
Race 6: INEOS Seizes Second Win in Thrilling America’s Cup Final Showdown
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 4 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
The Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup final saw another nail-biting race ...
Race 5: A costly mistake leaves Emirates Team New Zealand trailing from the start
Leader Board: Emirates Team New Zealand 4 WINS INEOS Britannia 1 WIN
The pressure is mounting in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Final, ...
Peter Burling Becomes The Helmsman With the Most America’s Cup Wins
Peter Burling has just etched his name into the record books of the America’s Cup, becoming the helmsman with the most race wins in the history of thi...
Weather For Today In Barcelona
Looks like a great day in Barcelona for foiling!
It will be a delightfully warm 24° and a fantastic 11 nought windows going to push the boats along...
On The Topic of Foils
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal role in determining speed, m...
OP-ED: Disorganised Women’s America’s Cup Leaves Fans Disappointed
Opinion
I love sailing. I’ve loved sailing for many years. Whether it's watching or taking part, there’s something about the sport that captivates me...
Race 4: NZ One Step Closer to the America’s Cup as UK Struggles to Keep Pace
In a high-stakes Race 4 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Final, New Zealand continues its dominant performance, clinching their fourth straight...
Race 4: Abandoned Due To Lack Of Wind
The final race of today, day two of racing in the America's Cup 2024, has been abandoned due to lack of wind.
After 30 minutes of delays by race ma...
Race 3: Kiwi’s take 3 in Row – INEOS Get First Penality Before Race Starts!
In a thrilling third race of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup final, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) once again demonstrated their dominance, lea...
Weather Today In Barcelona
I have to say we are a little bit worried today - the winds are forecast to be around 5 knots on Sunday in Barcelona, that's not enough to kick off ra...
Emirates Team New Zealand Dominates in Second Race of the 37th America’s Cup Final
Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) continues to build momentum in the 37th America's Cup, taking their second win in the series after a thrilling battle...
Italy Takes Victory in the First Puig Women’s America’s Cup Final
In a historic moment for women’s sailing, Italy clinched the title of the first-ever Puig Women’s America's Cup (WAC) champions after an electrifying ...
New Zealand Dominates Race One of the America’s Cup Finals
The tension in Barcelona was palpable as Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) took a decisive win in the first race of the 37th America's Cup finals again...
The Top Three Group A Teams are Decided in the Early Final Group A Race
Just after 3am NZT, when it seemed like another day of racing might be abandoned, the America's Cup organisers made a sudden decision to cut the secon...
Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge represented the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand whilst for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben ...
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match: A Stunning Opening Ceremony in Barcelona
The highly anticipated Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony on October 10, 2024, at Platja del Bogatell in ...
Day Abandonded Due To Lack Of Wind
After one race, itself significantly delayed by the lack of wind, at 3:10am (4:10 Barcelona time) the race management team called off further racing, ...
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