Who has stomach for America’s Cup?

With the America’s Cup typically held every three to four years, the time between racing is often filled with controversy. This drama is as much a part of the event as the actual competition, with bickering among British interests leading the way for the next America’s Cup. In this report in The Times, David Walsh takes a look at the main characters:

No one has ever thought of Sir Ben Ainslie as a litigious sort, so when he threatens “significant legal action” against his former backer Sir Jim Ratcliffe, you know something serious is up. Ainslie is a sailor, Ratcliffe an insanely wealthy entrepreneur, so who in their right mind gets their solicitor to write a threatening letter to a billionaire?

Whose side are you on? Ainslie’s or Ratcliffe’s? – Full report

Details: https://www.americascup.com/

Defender New Zealand will work with the Challenger of Record from Great Britain to organize the 38th America’s Cup. Anticipated to be held in 2027, the two teams have agreed on some details with the venue to be confirmed by June 2025 after Barcelona declined hosting another edition.