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Team Australia makes a powerful return to the America's Cup, confirmed by the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. This challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples marks a significant moment for Australian sailing, with the squad backed by John Winning and family, who previously supported the Youth & Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona.
Leading the charge is Tom Slingsby, Olympic gold medallist and two-time World Sailor of the Year, appointed as Head of Sailing. Joining him is Glenn Ashby, a three-time Cup winner, who takes on the role of Head of Performance & Design. The team also welcomes Grant Simmer, a key figure from the historic 'Australia II' campaign that ended the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year winning streak, as Chief Executive Officer.
Simmer highlights the personal significance of this campaign, aiming to unite Australian talent and foster the next generation of sailors, designers, and engineers. Slingsby expresses his pride in representing Australia, while Ashby emphasizes the dream of returning to the pinnacle of sailing. Team Australia stands poised to make waves in the upcoming competition, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in Australian sailing history.
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