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NZ Herald
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Team New Zealand announces Naples, Italy, will host 38th edition in 2027
'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. 'Italians are the most passionate and engaged America's Cup audience and obviously it is the home of Luna Rossa, who are such an amazing team and strong competitor. So, from the defender's position, it certainly feels like we are entering the lion's den competitively, but from an event perspective, it feels like the perfect venue to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup.' While it will be the first time Naples has hosted the America's Cup proper, the city played host to two America's Cup World Series events in 2012 and 2013. Naples, south of Rome on Italy's west coast, had emerged as a strong contender to win hosting rights, with Athens, Greece, believed to have also been in the running. It will create something of a home event for challenging syndicate Luna Rossa, who recently signalled their intention to return to the arena. While there were restrictions on how long teams had to wait after the regatta in Barcelona finished before returning to their AC75s, the Italians have already been sailing their scaled-down AC40. 'Italy has long been one of Team New Zealand's fiercest and most passionate rivals in the America's Cup, and we are thrilled to see Naples, Italy, named as the host venue for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Match,' Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron commodore David Blakey said. 'Bringing the Cup back to Europe – into the heart of one of the world's most vibrant sailing communities – not only honours the rich history of the event, but also creates an incredible opportunity to showcase New Zealand sailing and innovation on a global stage. 'Naples, Italy, promises to be a spectacular setting for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, as well as the Youth and Women's regattas. We are proud to be defending the Cup there in 2027.' The announcement comes a day after Team New Zealand confirmed their core sailors for the new campaign. Nathan Outteridge will take over as skipper after Peter Burling's departure, while Blair Tuke, Andy Maloney, and Sam Meech have all returned for another campaign. The team also confirmed the recruitment of British sailor Chris Draper among that group.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Team New Zealand reveals new skipper
Team New Zealand has revealed its new skipper for the next America's Cup defence. The Kiwi syndicate on Wednesday confirmed the core members of its sailing team, including Australian Nathan Outteridge as skipper. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Nathan Outteridge named as Peter Burling's replacement at Team NZ
Nathan Outteridge. Photo: Photosport / Georgia Schofield Australian sailor Nathan Outteridge has been appointed as Peter Burling's replacement as skipper for Team New Zealand's next America's Cup defence. Burling confirmed last month he would not be staying on for the 2027 edition after skippering them to success in Barcelona last year. Outteridge has been with the team since 2018 and is part of a core group of five sailors confirmed for the next defence. Blair Tuke, Andy Maloney and Sam Meech will all be returning while British sailor Chris Draper has also been signed-up. Their specific roles are yet to be confirmed. Draper was helmsman for Luna Rossa, Italy's America's cup challenger from 2011-2015. Between 2015 and the Cup event in Bermuda in June 2017 he was part of the Softbank Team Japan. He's also been involved with the Sail GP teams from Britain and Japan.
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.
