America's Cup News
AC38: 6 things we learned today in Naples
Against the opulent backdrop of Naples' Palazzo Reale – all frescoed ceilings and gilded mirrors – the America's Cup teams, sponsors, and organisers gathered this morning to officially launch the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup.
Ainslie names Fletcher as helm for new GB1 attack
Dylan Fletcher will be the helm of GB1, the new name for Sir Ben Ainslie’s campaign for the 2027 edition of the America’s Cup in Naples. Fresh off the back of steering Emirates GBR to victory last weekend at the opening event of...
How the AC75 has grown up
I’ll never forget a moment in 2018 when Ben Ainslie stepped out of his office after a long call with Team New Zealand’s management. On that call, the AC75 had just been described to him – in words alone. Ben grabbed a pen and did...
The Foil Weekly Wrap - 19 Jan '26
This week we've got the first AC38 date confirmed, the inaugural Perth Sail Grand Prix delivered strong racing with the usual dose of controversy, and there's been action across the Atlantic from both the RORC Transatlantic Race...
Sardinia finally gets its America's Cup moment
After years of near-misses and political fumbles, Sardinia has finally locked in an America's Cup regatta. The opening preliminary event of the 38th America's Cup cycle will take place on the Italian island, marking the first...
Freddie Carr: What I can’t wait to see in 2026
Thank goodness for SailGP. In a sporting world that often treats calendars like state secrets, SailGP does something refreshingly simple: it tells the fans what’s coming, and it does so early. Established teams, a format people...
The Foil Weekly Wrap - 12 Jan '26
The new year kicks off with the America's Cup world in flux, SailGP heading Down Under for its most competitive season yet, and the offshore racing calendar firing up with a transatlantic dash. From match racing's most decorated...
Freddie Carr: Why I love this sport
So, here it is: my first column as a senior contributor and pundit for The Foil. This is the start of something new for me on a personal level, but more importantly for the sport I love. The Foil promises to be a great adventure.
