America’s Cup – ARC Team USA name an All-American line-up

American Racing Challenger Team USA (ARC Team USA) has announced the first six sailors selected to its founding AC75 sailing squad.

The initial lineup comprises:

• Lucas Calabrese – Won bronze at 2012 Olympic Games in the 470 class. Key member of American Magic campaign during the 37th America’s Cup.
• Riley Gibbs – Previously member of United States SailGP Team, member of the USA America’s Cup campaign in Barcelona in 2024.
• Hans Henken – Bronze medalist 2024 in the 49er class. Flight Controller for the United States SailGP Team.
• Harry Melges IV – Member of US SailGP Team, and skippered the NYYC American Magic Youth America’s Cup Team in 2024.
• Michael Menninger – Wing trimmer for United States SailGP Team and former Red Bull Youth America’s Cup helmsman.
• Louisa Nordstrom – Competed in inaugural Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona. Joined the U.S. SailGP Team June 2026.

A group whose collective experience spans the Olympic Games, SailGP and the America’s Cup. Together, they represent the first six sailors selected to the team’s AC75 campaign as preparations accelerate toward the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples.

ARC Team USA Sailing Director Giles Scott . . . “We’ve deliberately selected sailors who bring a balance of experience, talent and long-term potential. Between them, this group has competed and succeeded at the very highest levels of our sport, but what really stands out is their toughness, versatility and willingness to keep learning and developing. Just as importantly, they understand what it takes to contribute to a high-performing team. We’re building a squad rather than defining fixed roles from day one.”

Ken Read ARC Team USA CEO . . . “This group represents exactly what we’re trying to build. They bring world-class experience, proven performance at the highest levels of our sport and the potential to help shape the future of American sailing.”