America's Cup
The America’s Cup marks its 175th anniversary this weekend, tracing its origins to the schooner America’s famous victory around the Isle of Wight on 22 August 1851. What began with a Victorian silver ewer and a race involving the New…
Britain's Women's America's Cup Team has unveiled a new identity as Cobham-Ultra GB2, aligning more closely with Britain's principal America's Cup team, GB1. The rebrand marks the next phase of the British campaign ahead of the Women's and Youth America's…
The countdown is on to the second Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, with nine AC40 teams set to race in Naples from 25-27 September. Just two months remain until the foiling fleet returns to competition following…
The organisers of the 38th America's Cup have launched a global search for content creators to help tell the story of the world's oldest international sporting trophy in Naples. Applications are now open for photographers, filmmakers, podcasters, sailing journalists and…
Emirates Team New Zealand has completed its first training session on the Bay of Naples, marking its first time sailing on the racecourse that will host the 38th America's Cup in 2027. The defending champions launched both of their AC40…
Luna Rossa has completed the first sailing session of its new AC75 campaign boat in Cagliari, marking a significant milestone in its challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup. After several delays during the afternoon, the Italian team launched the…
Ben Ainslie Told Jim Ratcliffe ‘Will Burn Your House Down’, Documents Released in Multi-Million Yacht Legal Row Reveal
7th June 2026 America's Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie was told that INEOS chair Sir Jim Ratcliffe would “burn your house down” in a row over funding for America’s Cup campaigns, UK High Court documents reveal. As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Sir Jim has launched legal…
Luna Rossa claimed victory at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia after defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in a dramatic match race final in Cagliari as reported by afloat, link here for the article. Racing on the…
Luna Rossa won the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia after defeating Emirates Team New Zealand in the final match race on home waters in Cagliari. The Italian team secured victory in front of a large local crowd…
The first Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup officially opened in Cagliari on Thursday, marking the start of racing on the road to Naples 2027. Eight AC40s representing five teams have gathered in Sardinia’s Gulf of Angels…
Luna Rossa has unveiled a modified AC75 yacht in Cagliari as the Italian America’s Cup challenger stepped up preparations for the next edition of the Cup. The highly secretive test took place shortly after 4 pm local time at the…
The spectacular life and high-achieving times of Ted Turner (1938-2026) have become deeply interwoven with the folklore of international sailing and the tales of the global media and communications industry. So much so, in fact, that after his death at…
Australia will return to the America’s Cup for the first time in more than two decades after the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club confirmed its challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples. The challenge, accepted by the…
Ted Turner, legendary American communications and business pioneer, and arguably the most accomplished international yachtsman of the 20th Century, has died at the age of 87. His extraordinary life covered a very wide range of active interests. But for the…
World Sailing has confirmed Cherbourg Yacht Club in France as host of the 2027 Nations Cup. The match racing event will return after a seven-year absence, with racing scheduled from 6–11 September 2027. Cherbourg has a strong track record in…
American Racing Challenger Team USA has appointed double Olympic gold medallist Giles Scott as Sailing Director ahead of the 38th America’s Cup. The 39-year-old Brit will report directly to CEO Ken Read as the team builds momentum for the Louis…
