Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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One of sailing's greatest rivalries is back. The United States and Australia both confirm their entries into the 38th America's Cup - reuniting two nations with a deep history with the Cup. Here's the back story.

American Racing Challenger co-founder Chris Welch and team CEO Ken Read on bringing an American challenger back from the brink. Tom Slingsby on why Team Australia's 26-year wait makes this moment bigger than just a race.

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The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup will be defended in Naples in 2027 by five-time America's Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, @EmiratesTeamNZ .

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