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Sailing history is set to be made as the America's Cup features Women and Youth teams competing on equal terms for the first time. This groundbreaking move in the AC37 series opens the door for fresh talent to make their mark on sailing's biggest stage.
With the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta in Sardinia just a month away, all eyes are on emerging stars ready to challenge established sailors. Teams from Emirates Team New Zealand, GB1, and Luna Rossa showcase a mix of experienced sailors and promising newcomers.
Emirates Team New Zealand is focusing on their reconfigured AC75 ‘Taihoro,’ with Skipper Nathan Outteridge and Seb Menzies leading the senior squad. Meanwhile, Jo Aleh, a respected figure from the last Women’s America’s Cup, could helm alongside Jake Pye in the Women & Youth team.
GB1 maintains a strong senior lineup with Dylan Fletcher and Ben Cornish, but Olympic gold medallist Ellie Aldridge and Women’s Moth World Champion Hattie Rogers are poised to make an impact. The competition intensifies as teams finalize their line-ups, raising the stakes for both seasoned pros and the next generation of sailors. The excitement builds as Sardinia approaches—who will rise to the occasion?
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