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NZ Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Auckland ‘haven't made an approach' to host preliminary regatta, says Grant Dalton
Expect more sailing in the next America's Cup. As outlined by the protocol for the 38th America's Cup, which was signed and circulated on Tuesday, there is the potential for more racing in the next cycle before the main event gets under way in Naples, Italy, in 2027.
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Mixed crews introduced for 2027 America's Cup
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Team New Zealand celebrates with the Auld Mug trophy on the podium after winning the 37th America's Cup. PARIS – Women sailors will form part of the crews in the 38th America's Cup in Naples in 2027, under a long-awaited protocol released on Aug 12. The boats will race with a crew of five, one of which must be a woman, and the functions of the boat will increasingly be powered by battery. The woman crew member and two others must come from the country that the boat is racing for. In another new measure, team costs will be capped at €75 million for the 2027 edition. Holders Team New Zealand and their challengers Athena Racing signed off on the protocol. Athena's CEO and team principal Ben Ainslie described the protocol as a 'seismic moment' for the competition. 'The teams and yacht clubs share a vision to make the America's Cup more inclusive, compelling, and financially sustainable. This new model marks a unified commitment to that vision,' the Briton said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business Singapore banks face headwinds in rest of 2025, but DBS is pulling ahead: Analysts Asia Mixed reactions among Malaysia drivers on S'pore move to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing services Asia Southern Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Podul's arrival; hundreds of flights cancelled Business Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to $2.9 billion on exceptional gains of $2.2 billion Asia Diamonds, watches and shoes: Luxury items at heart of probe into South Korea's former first lady Singapore Yishun man admits to making etomidate-laced pods for vaporisers; first Kpod case conviction Sport New Hui Fen becomes first Singaporean bowler to win PWBA Tour Player of the Year Singapore SG60: Many hands behind Singapore's success story New York Yacht Club (NYYC) commodore Jay Cross also said they are 'completely supportive' of the move. The America's Cup, billed as the oldest trophy in international sport, was retained by New Zealand last October in Barcelona when they beat Britain. NYYC are the most successful team with 25 titles. 'As the three-time successive winner and Defender of the America's Cup and along with the RNZYS (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) as current Trustee, we feel the responsibility to continue to drive the growth of the America's Cup event,' Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton said in a statement. 'Although the America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport and the pinnacle of sailing, its Achilles heel has always been its lack of continuity, so this transformation now gives all teams collective stewardship. 'By negotiating this Protocol and the America's Cup Partnership with the Challenger of Record, it provides certainty for teams, commercial partners, and event venues to invest for multiple editions.' The 38th edition will feature Peter Burling of New Zealand, a three-time winner, bringing his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa, although it is in an undefined role. Burling, who was pivotal to New Zealand's three successive wins (2017/21/24) skippering them in the last two, became a free agent in April when he was unable to reach an agreement with Team New Zealand. While it is traditionally the holders who choose the venue, Team New Zealand said in April they could not secure government backing to host the regatta. Italy then stepped in. It will be the first time the world's most prestigious regatta takes place in Italy and the home advantage gives the hosts a chance to finally win one of the oldest competitions in international sport. AFP, REUTERS
NZ Herald
13-08-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: What happens next as teams look to 38th edition in Naples in 2027
In two years' time, the 38th America's Cup will likely be over. For the teams looking to mount a challenge to relieve Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) of the oldest international trophy in world sport, it's a confronting timeline. So, too, will it be for the Defender. As is often
NZ Herald
12-08-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: What new protocol means for Peter Burling, challengers and Team New Zealand
ETNZ chief executive Grant Dalton said the nationality rule was a point of contention in building the protocol, but compromises had to be made. 'I have to say I'm still probably not even that convinced or totally convinced, but you've got to make compromises where you've got to make compromises and that was one of them,' Dalton said. The non-nationals rule means the likes of Peter Burling and Josh Junior, who have signed with Italian syndicate Luna Rossa, could be on board for the challenger come racing. New America's Cup nationality rules would allow former Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling to sail for Luna Rossa in 2027. Photos / ETNZ, Luna Rossa He said former ETNZ helmsman Burling was not a factor in his thinking around that rule, however. 'No, because I don't know whether Pete will be sailing. I don't know because I know Luna Rossa has got these two young hotshots. They've got the Tuke and Burling of 2017, and they're good, those young guys. I think Luna Rossa will bring those guys forward. 'Pete is pretty committed to SailGP, which was certainly one of the issues and reasons he's not with us here now. 'I have no idea what their plans are. But what I do know is Team New Zealand is a complete team and has been a complete team. What do they say? A team of champions, not a champion team.' ETNZ have confirmed one non-national at this point, with British sailor Chris Draper announced for their core group in May. A change in nationality rules and a female sailor being on board weren't the only changes to the make-up of teams on the water. The drop in crew members from eight to five comes at the expense of power units, with cyclors to be replaced by batteries. A sixth person will be on board, with a spot reserved for guests to witness the action first-hand. Sir Ben Ainslie and Grant Dalton spoke to media in Auckland after confirming the protocol for the 38th America's Cup. Photo / Dean Purcell This isn't the first time the America's Cup has featured such a position, with the 18th man a feature of the 2007 cup. The spot for the 2027 regatta is expected to feature VIPs, sponsors, media, influencers and dignitaries. It's a move made to maximise commercial, media and fan engagement, with the aim of reaching out to a younger demographic in the next cycle. These were among a host of changes ushered in by the new protocol, alongside the introduction of the America's Cup Partnership, which will give teams equal authority in their responsibility for organising and managing the event's on- and off-water format. In addition, the partnership will regulate the development, protection and commercialisation of media and commercial rights. There will also be more sailing in the cycle, and a cost cap of $147 million. 'This will be judged in 20 years,' Dalton said of the new protocol. 'This is not something that will just be here today and gone tomorrow. This is a change and the ultimate test will be what does the America's Cup look like in 20 years' time? Has it grown to be this massive huge thing on a time scale of every two years, or what? 'One thing is for sure: unless we had done something, it wouldn't have had its opportunity to grow.' Key features of the protocol for the 38th America's Cup Establishment of the America's Cup Partnership, giving teams equal authority. The body will be responsible for organising and managing the event's on- and off-water format and will oversee the development, protection and commercialisation of media and commercial rights. Two non-nationals will be allowed to sail on board. Crews are reduced from eight to five sailors. One of those five sailors must be a woman. The Youth and Women's America's Cups will continue. Teams will have a cost cap of $147m and all existing teams must use the same AC75 hull sailed in the last edition if available. New teams will be allowed to acquire an existing hull or build a new one. There will be up to four preliminary regattas contested on AC40s; three in 2026 and one in early 2027. All teams will be required to enter two boats in these, with one crewed by women and youth sailors. The group stage of the challenger series will feature both fleet and match racing in a revamped race format. Entries for the cup open on August 19. Christopher Reive joined the Herald sports team in 2017, bringing the same versatility to his coverage as he does to his sports viewing habits.
Toronto Sun
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
America's Cup adding female sailors, battery power in 'seismic change'
Published Aug 12, 2025 • 3 minute read FILE -The America's Cup trophy, left, and Louis Vuitton Cup trophies are seen during the presentation of the 38th America's Cup, at the Castel dell'Ovo in Naples, southern Italy, May 28, 2025. Photo by Alessandro Garofalo / AP New rules for the America's Cup sailing regatta announced Tuesday have been described as a seismic moment for the historic event and the 'boldest change in 174 years of the Cup.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Crews competing in the 38th Cup regatta in Naples, Italy in July of 2027 will comprise five members, including at least one woman. Under new criteria, at least two members of each crew, including a female, must be nationals of each team's country of origin. Each 76-foot America's Cup boat will also carry a sixth 'guest' crew member who could be a celebrity, influencer, media representative or sponsor. The America's Cup will now be contested every two years and the protocol or governing document for the event now establishes a system of governance under which all competing teams will have equal responsibility for organizing the event on and off the water and for the control of media and commercial rights. Most functions of the boats will now be powered by batteries, rather than the brute strength of their crews. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The moves to modernize the Cup have mostly been well received by competitors and key shareholders. 'As the founding Trustee of the America's Cup, we are completely supportive of the move to modernize the oldest sporting trophy in the world,' said Jay Cross, commodore of the New York Yacht Club. The NYYC was the first to win the America's Cup when its schooner America — from which the trophy takes its name — beat 15 yachts representing Britain's Royal Yacht Squadron in a race around the Isle of Wight in 1851. The United States held the trophy until 1983, when the challenger Australia II ended the streak. Team New Zealand has dominated the recent regattas. 'As the three-time successive winner and defender of the America's Cup and along with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron as current Trustee, we feel the responsibility to continue to drive the growth of the America's Cup event,' Team New Zealand chief executive Grant Dalton said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Although the America's Cup is the oldest trophy in international sport and the pinnacle of sailing, its Achilles heel has always been its lack of continuity,' he said. 'So this transformation now gives all teams collective stewardship and we are introducing a new executive management team to be headed up by a new independent CEO.' In a move to contain costs, a cap of 75 million Euros ($87 million) has been imposed on each team competing in 2027. Teams returning from the last America's Cup will be required to retain the same hulls while new teams will have to either acquire an AC75 hull or build to the same specifications. 'This is a seismic moment for the America's Cup,' Athena Racing team principal Ben Ainslie said. Athena Racing is the Challenger of Record which develops the protocol in partnership with the defender. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The partnership agreement fundamentally reshapes the governance and organization of the event,' Ainslie said. 'The teams and yacht clubs share a vision to make the America's Cup more inclusive, compelling and financially sustainable. 'This new model marks a unified commitment to that vision. I am excited for the future of the sport.' Tuesday's announcement follows a fractious development process for the protocol during which Athena Racing and the American and Swiss challengers criticized Team New Zealand's management of the event. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Columnists Columnists World Weird Opinion
