Taking first steps toward America’s Cup

American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport, are now operational from their base in Pensacola, Florida and have taken the first steps on their unique ‘Road to Naples’ for 2027.

The American team have confirmed that they will be at the second Preliminary Regatta in Naples from the September 24-27 and have been busy evaluating athletes and forming the sailing team and structure that will represent the USA going forward. It’s all about the future for American Racing Challenger Team USA, so we caught up with Giles Scott, Sailing Director, for the here and now.

Reflecting on the first two-boat AC40 training sessions in Pensacola, Giles was super-upbeat saying: “The camps have been really positive and have given us a great opportunity to start shaping what the team will look like. One of our key focuses is building a team with a strong American identity with one eye firmly on the future. We’re taking a long-term view of this campaign and the program as a whole. » – Full report