This is 13 Stripes, a name rooted in American history. A striking design inspired by Apollo 11 and the courage to attempt something extraordinary
Sweeping stripes, bold stars, and American colors, carried with pride.
In Naples, we’ll take on the world’s best as a new American challenger with something to prove.
Our ambition extends far beyond 2027: to build a team capable of bringing the America’s Cup back to the United States.
She embodies our team’s belief that America’s Cup history isn’t just something to look back on.
It’s something we’re here to shape. Rooted in American heritage.
Representing Sail Newport, ARC Team USA announced their challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in April 2026 having acquired the assets of American Magic, a Challenger in AC37 in Barcelona. Those assets included the AC75 ‘Patriot’ plus two AC40 yachts.
The vision of entrepreneurs Karel Komárek and Chris Welch, ARC Team USA, is led by American yachtsman Ken Read, two-time Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, with Sailing Director Giles Scott.
Sailing Team
Harry Melges IV – Co-Helm
Lucas Calabrese – Co-Helm
Michael Menninger – Trimmer
Hans Henken – Trimmer
Kyle Navin – Helm/Trimmer
Ben Rosenberg – Trimmer
Riley Gibbs – Trimmer
Louisa Nordstrom – P5
