America's Cup News
Ratcliffe isn't backing down – what the latest INEOS vs Athena court filing tells us
In January 2025, barely three months after INEOS Britannia became the first British boat in 60 years to reach the America's Cup Match, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie parted company. Ainslie's team, Athena Racing, kept the...
Gradoni and Giubilei promoted as Luna Rossa reveal Naples squad
Luna Rossa have named their sailing squad for the Naples Preliminary Regatta, with youth and women's talents Marco Gradoni and Maria Giubilei both promoted into the senior ranks ten days out from racing. The Italian challenger...
Freddie Carr: The America’s Cup’s founding document is now central to the fight over its future
For a document written in the 19th century, the America’s Cup Deed of Gift has done a remarkable job of governing one of the most technologically advanced sporting competitions on the planet. It has survived displacement...
Podcast: Valencia SailGP review, and does the ACP break its own rules?
Listen on Spotify and other platforms SailGP delivered another dramatic weekend in Valencia – but not in the way many expected. Spain looked untouchable on Saturday, only to miss the final completely on Sunday, while the USA...
The week in racing - 31 August ‘26
This week we’ve seen a new ILCA 7 world champion crowned in Dublin Bay, the 52 Super Series title race turned on its head in Lanzarote, and the IMOCA fleet limbering up for a transatlantic sprint that gets under way on Tuesday.
Luna Rossa test new rudder – and take a knock
After a fortnight off, Luna Rossa were back on the water off Cagliari yesterday with something new to try on the boat. A reworked rudder – extra blade area up top, less down low, built to sharpen the leading edge – had been...
The week in racing - 24 August ‘26
The F50s found a new gear in Sassnitz, America's Cup's lawyers are still busy, and two new junior world champions emerged in Denmark – there's a lot to get through from the last seven days. Here's the rundown, plus what to watch...
Podcast: The six American sailors chosen to take back the Cup
The America's Cup teams are taking shape, and this week there are some fascinating new names entering the picture. Lewis Smith, Andy Rice and Neil Cole look at the newly announced United States America's Cup crew, the strong...
The week in racing - 10 August ‘26
This week saw the Olympic fleets sign off a globe-trotting season on LA's 2028 waters, both New Zealand and France back in their AC75s, plus the start of a 1,805-mile epic around Britain and Ireland. Let’s get into it! The San...
