Stranded America’s Cup yacht refloated

After an IACC America’s Cup yacht was found stranded north of Auckland on July 17, the owner has confirmed it was refloated later that day.

NZL20, the vessel used by Team New Zealand when they competed in the 1992 America’s Cup, was found stranded at Tindalls Bay, in the North Auckland suburb of Whangaparāoa. Owner Mike Parker said the vessel was refloated by himself and a few friends.

“[The yacht] is made of carbon fibre, which is five times stronger than steel. So even when [the yacht] was sitting on the ledge…all it got was a scratch,” he said, adding that the public need not worry about environmental concerns, because of the limited damage to the vessel. – Full report

Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup will be held in September/October 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40) – Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 3 (AC40) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 2024 (AC75) – Barcelona, Spain

Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

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Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home