• Media ID-8078

    THE AMERICA’S CUP BOATS: TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENTS

    Emirates Team New Zealand is a world-leading sailing team driven by speed, innovation, and Kiwi spirit. As five￾time winners and current Defenders of the America’s Cup, we push the boundaries of performance both on and off the water. From pioneering foiling technology to redefining what’s possible in high-performance sport, our strength lies in teamwork, ingenuity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Rooted in Aotearoa New Zealand yet sailing on a global stage, we’re powered by a nation, and united by the belief that true progress comes from resourcefulness, collaboration, and constant innovation.

  • Media ID-8061

    AC75

    STATS

    What is an AC75?
    Innovation is at the core of Emirates Team New Zealand’s campaign, extending far beyond the sails and foils. Introduced for the 36th America’s Cup, the AC75 revolutionised yacht design and remains the pinnacle of high-performance sailing. Taihoro, Emirates Team New Zealand’s latest-generation AC75, demonstrated its speed, stability, and versatility during the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, helping secure the team’s third consecutive Cup victory. Looking ahead to Naples 2027, the evolution continues under the latest AC75 Class Rule, with Emirates Team New Zealand already back on the water in Auckland, becoming the first team to recommission and sail the updated AC75 as preparations intensify for the defence of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.

    How fast are the America's Cup boats?

    /// CREW ONBOARD5 sailors
    /// TOP SPEEDRECORDED DURING RACING55.6 knots (102.97 km/h)
    /// HULL LENGTH20.7 m
    /// MAST HEIGHT26.5 m
    /// HULL DISPLACEMENT6,435 kg
  • Media ID-8062

    AC40

    STATS

    What is an AC40?
    The AC40 is the smaller, one-design sibling of the AC75. A high-performance foiling monohull built for speed, agility, and precision. The design and development of the AC40 also comes from the design studio of Emirates Team New Zealand, and it soon gained the title of "Boat of the Year" in 2023.

    Designed as both a training platform and a gateway for emerging talent, the AC40 allows sailors to hone their skills and teamwork in a more dynamic, hands-on environment. Used in the Youth and Women's America's Cup as well as training for senior crews, it plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of elite sailors.

    How fast are the America's Cup boats?

    /// CREW ONBOARD4 sailors
    /// TOP SPEEDRECORDED DURING PRACTICE50.09 knots (92.77 km/h)
    /// HULL LENGTH11.3 m
    /// MAST HEIGHT18.0 m

  • The America’s Cup is more than a race. It is a test of innovation, design, and teamwork. Every challenge pushes us to rethink what’s possible and inspires us to keep raising the bar, on and off the water.

    —Grant Dalton

  • Media ID-8064

    THE HISTORY OF FOILING
    IN THE AMERICA’S CUP

    How does foiling work? Although foiling boats were not a completely new development, Emirates Team New Zealand’s early tests marked the beginning of novel developments in the world of sailing, with rapid accelerations in speed records that it fundamentally changed the trajectory of America’s Cup racing.

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  • Media ID-5205

    WIND-POWERED LAND SPEED RECORD

    After winning the 36th America’s Cup in 2021, Emirates Team New Zealand turned its attention to a sidequest: the world wind-powered land speed record. The childhood dream of Glenn Ashby, coupled with the expertise of Emirates Team New Zealand and the support of Grant Dalton and Matteo de Nora, came together to launch a bold new project. Within weeks, a core team was assembled and the race to design, engineer and build a record-breaking machine was on.

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  • Media ID-4922

    HYDROGEN BOATS

    At Emirates Team New Zealand, innovation doesn’t stop at the foils, nor sails for that matter. As the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona got underway, spectators witnessed that all competing teams were supported by foiling chase boats. What sets these apart from ordinary motorboats was their power source: hydrogen.

    WATCH THE VIDEO HERE