SeaDek Marine Products said it has become an official supplier to the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic team, which is a challenger in the 36 America’s Cup. SeaDek said in a statement that it has outfitted multiple American Magic support boats with its non-skid, closed-cell PE/EVA products. Its products…
Team New Zealand will build a test boat as well as launch their first racing yacht and sign up the rest of their crew in what will be a hugely influential year towards defending the America’s Cup in 2021. Midway through the four-year cycle, the holders are comfortable with their…
The first late entry team who has challenged for the 2021 America’s Cup on an unconditional basis, has been accepted. The Notice of Challenge has been filed by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, a first time Challenger, who will be represented by Malta Altus Challenge. It has accepted by the…
America’s Cup veteran Dean Barker has described the new foiling monohull as “a real challenge” as he looks to transfer the catamaran instincts to the new platform. The former Team New Zealand skipper is now on the wheel of American Magic, the New York Yacht Club’s syndicate for the 2021…
Team New Zealand will take a different approach to their preparations for the 2021 America’s Cup, with the team at this stage unlikely to sail a scaled down model of the AC75. While challengers Ineos Team UK, American Magic and Luna Rossa have all launched scaled down vessels, Team New…
Former America’s Cup holders Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts are set to announce a new sailing league called SailGP that will be contested in an enhanced class of foiling 50-foot catamarans, a person familiar with the situation says. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because…
