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AC38: Still more questions than answers

AC38: Still more questions than answers

The information blackout currently engulfing the America’s Cup continues to frustrate sailing fans around the world. AC enthusiasts are understandably hungry for new information about the upcoming 38th edition, but despite a surfeit of questions answers are few and far between.

Get ready for the SailGP $2M Season 6 showdown in Abu Dhabi

Get ready for the SailGP $2M Season 6 showdown in Abu Dhabi

Sailors from SailGP’s 12 international teams are converging on Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates this week ahead of next weekend's final event of the international circuit’s fifth season, where the Grand Final winners will collect a cheque for $2 million.

Ainslie and Dalton on the new America's Cup landscape

Ainslie and Dalton on the new America's Cup landscape

As few as four and as many as seven – that’s the range of potential entries that Challenger of Record CEO Ben Ainslie believes is in prospect for the 38th edition of the America’s Cup.

A sailing Paradox: Racing Fast, Cruising Easy

A sailing Paradox: Racing Fast, Cruising Easy

When Paul Flynn decided to return to sailing after a decades-long absence, he didn’t follow the expected route. Instead, he bought Paradox – a 63-foot carbon fibre trimaran with offshore racing pedigree and the sort of speed potential that turns heads on any racecourse.

Enzo Balanger Interview – Part 1: Preparing for victory

Enzo Balanger Interview – Part 1: Preparing for victory

In the first of three exclusive stories based on my interview with 2025 Moth World Champion – Enzo Balanger – we find out how the French sailor prepared for the event by moving to the championship venue months ahead of the regatta.

Supercharging the America's Cup

Supercharging the America's Cup

The new AC38 Protocol promises to end the America’s Cup’s boom-and-bust cycles, and ushers in a more dynamic, inclusive, and commercially viable future for sailing’s most prestigious prize. Here's why I think the future is bright...

Dalton and Ainslie speak on new Protocol for AC38

Dalton and Ainslie speak on new Protocol for AC38

Following on from today’s announcement of a new agreed Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton and Athena Racing CEO Ben Ainslie faced questions from the international media about the new deal. Here are the highlights of what they had to say…

AC38 back on track after Defender and COR ink bold new Protocol

AC38 back on track after Defender and COR ink bold new Protocol

The Protocol for AC38 has been signed, introducing a new partnership model, budget caps, fleet racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup, no new AC75s for existing teams, five-person crews including a mandated female sailor, battery power, the return of the Youth and Women's ACs, and no non-compete clause.

Admiral’s Cup 2025 – What went well – and how to make it even better

Admiral’s Cup 2025 – What went well – and how to make it even better

With the dust now settled on the 2025 edition of the Admiral’s Cup I thought it would be a good time to celebrate the many successful elements of the event – and also to reflect on what I think could be improved on for the next edition, which is scheduled for 2027.

How Tom Dolan won the Figaro du Solitaire by changing his mindset

How Tom Dolan won the Figaro du Solitaire by changing his mindset

Tom Dolan made history in 2024 as the first non-French winner of the Solitaire du Figaro. In this interview, the Irish solo skipper shares how a mindset shift, better preparation, and focusing on what he could control helped him finally conquer France’s toughest offshore race.

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