“There’s a moment where you cut the chase boat for the last time and then you’re by yourself. There’s eight of you left to do it. I love that moment.”…
Everything you need to know about the 37th America’s Cup
America’s Cup boats: 8 facts about the AC75 and why they’re unique
The AC75 is the class of boat that takes part in the America’s Cup and are arguably the most radical boats the compeition has ever seen. This type of America’s…
Ben Ainslie: “We’re a bit of a dark horse” – America’s Cup countdown
It’s one week to go until the first races of the 37th America’s Cup in the AC75. Inside the INEOS Britannia base there is a constant clanging: the AC75 Britannia is in…
WATCH: Will the USA’s Radical America’s Cup Design Choices Pay Off?
American Magic’s new AC75, Patriot, has garnered significant attention due to its unique approach. While all the teams are bound by the same set of design rules, it’s the subtle…
America’s Cup latest: ‘No consensus yet on quickest team’
The America’s Cup is as much a confidence game as it is one of design, technology and boat handling. Whether you’re a Challenger or Defender, asserting your authority wherever you…
Watch: Is this the boat to end 170 years of British America’s Cup hurt?
The pursuit of the America’s Cup, the pinnacle of competitive sailing, has long been a storied journey for Britain. With over 170 years since the inaugural race, the British have…
The America’s Cup and Olympic Sailing tech coming to your sailing kit
We’re weeks away from the start of one of the biggest seasons in sailing. The Olympic Sailing at Paris 2024 begins at the end of July, with the opening races…
Watch: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s America’s Cup Boat Innovations
The 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona this autumn is getting ever closer, and as the event heaves into view we are continuing our look at the AC75s in our team-by-team design…
‘At this stage of the America’s Cup, it’s all smiles… because no-one has yet lost…’
Everyone in the America’s Cup world is in a good mood – which isn’t always the case. Given the years of development and more than 80,000 hours it has taken…
Alinghi Red Bull Racing suffer catastrophic mast failure
America’s Cup team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, suffered a catastrophic failure of their mast on Thursday 13 June 2024 while training on their AC75 in in Barcelona, all crew are…
Watch: Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup boat innovations
The 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona this autumn is getting ever closer, something marked by all teams launching the boat upon which they will compete for the ultimate trophy in…
Watch: The Design Secrets of Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s America’s Cup boat
As the sailing world eagerly counts down to the 37th America’s Cup, the spotlight in recent months has been on the cutting-edge foiling AC75s, which teams have been launching. With…
“We’ve done something slightly different” American Magic tease first look of AC75
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…
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…
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…