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NZ Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Legal action becoming a more likely prospect in power struggle
THREE KEY FACTS Amid all the harsh words raining down on Emirates Team New Zealand and the threats from challengers to withdraw, direct and tacit, it is possible to see the hand of Alinghi boss, Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, shuffling the America's Cup deck. There is talk in sailing circles
NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Draft protocol shows plenty of changes likely in new Cup cycle
It appears change is on the horizon for the America's Cup. After being criticised for a lack of transparency by several challengers in recent weeks, including challenger of record Athena Racing, defenders Emirates Team New Zealand made the draft protocol for the next edition readily available for anyone who wanted
NZ Herald
25-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Team New Zealand face power struggle over new protocol
THREE KEY FACTS You don't have to look very far to see the motivation behind the America's Cup challengers having a crack at Emirates Team New Zealand: power. Now Team New Zealand have published the draft final protocol, which went to the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing,
1News
15-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
Arrivederci: Italy confirmed as host for America's Cup 2027
Naples, Italy will host the 38th America's Cup between March and August 2027, the Italian government has announced alongside Emirates Team New Zealand. It marks the first time the prestigious sailing event will be held in Italy, a long-time competitor with a deep history in the regatta. One of Europe's oldest cities, Naples will stage the Cup racing between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo in the Gulf of Naples under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Team bases would be set up in the Bagnoli district, which was currently undergoing major urban regeneration. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton said he couldn't be more excited to announce Naples as the host venue for the next America's Cup. 'By bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to this country, it feels like we are bringing it to the people, in our ambition to continually grow the audience of the America's Cup and the sport of sailing.' He praised the Italian sailing community as one of the "most passionate and engaged", and described Naples as "the perfect venue" for the event. "There is a raw spirit and absolute pride in Italy that seems so appropriate to have the next America's Cup here," Dalton added. Italy was home to Luna Rossa, Team NZ's long-time rival, making the setting especially meaningful from a competitive standpoint. The Italian outfit came up short against Team New Zealand in two America's Cup challenges, both in Auckland in 2000 and 2021. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron commodore David Blakey said Naples hosting the America's Cup offered an "incredible opportunity" to showcase New Zealand sailing and innovation on a global stage. "We are proud to be defending the Cup there in 2027. "Our squadron members had an unforgettable experience travelling to Europe for the latest America's Cup, and we look forward to delivering even more exclusive experiences and support opportunities in Naples, Italy." Naples previously hosted America's Cup World Series events in 2012 and 2013, drawing an estimated crowd of more than one million people. The announcement followed a successful bid supported by the Italian Government, with politicians calling the event a catalyst for tourism, urban development, and national pride. Hosting the America's Cup was expected to accelerate redevelopment plans for the Bagnoli district and draw global attention to the city's waterfront, Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredin said. The announcement of Naples as the host city marked the final tack away from any lingering hopes that Auckland might host the next America's Cup defence. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) announced Auckland would be unable to proceed with a bid to host the Cup in April. "Auckland's bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between Auckland Council, central government and the private sector. MBIE has informed TAU that the Government is unable provide the funds required and on that basis the bid cannot proceed," he said. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the America's Cup would have been "nice to do" but that the Government would have needed to put up "a lot of money". "We've inherited a very messy set of economic books and I think most New Zealanders would sit there and go, 'What's the choice, actually upgrading regional provincial hospitals across New Zealand or actually investing in America's Cup?' and it's pretty clear to me that actually New Zealanders want us to invest in proper infrastructure. "We have a responsibility to be very grown-up and responsible with taxpayers' money."
NZ Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Emirates Team NZ confirm core sailing group for next defence
Nathan Outteridge will replace Peter Burling as skipper for Emirates Team New Zealand. Photo / Photosport Nathan Outteridge has been named as Peter Burling's replacement as skipper for Emirates Team New Zealand's next America's Cup defence. After confirming Burling would not be involved in the next defence last month, the team today announced its team of five core sailors. Outteridge, Blair Tuke, Andy Maloney and Sam Meech will all be returning for another defence, while British sailor Chris Draper has also signed on for the campaign. Outside of naming Outteridge as skipper, the team have not yet confirmed what roles each sailor will be filling on board, though it is expected Outeridge will again be at the helm. Draper's signing is further confirmation the Protocol – the blueprint for the next regatta – will allow for non-nationals who didn't sail in the last America's Cup to join a team.
