The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup teams are in the final stages of preparation for the Preliminary Regatta Naples which gets underway on 24 September.
This is the second AC38 Preliminary Regatta, following on the Sardinia event back in May, which was dominated by the Luna Rossa America’s Cup teams who won the Overall title and the Youth & Women’s title.
American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Challenging Yacht Club Sail Newport, were a late entry to the America’s Cup only confirmed in April 2026.
The team is the vision of entrepreneurs Karel Komárek and Chris Welch, and will be led by Ken Read, a two-time Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and one of the sport’s most accomplished and respected figures. Giles Scott is the Sailing Director, a key leadership role reporting directly to team CEO Ken Read.
The 38th America’s Cup Match is not until July 2027, but they will have to be ready for the Preliminary events: the 2027 Final Preliminary event (sailed in AC75s) and the Louis Vuitton Challenger’s Selection Series (CSS) for the Louis Vuitton Cup) that precede the actual America’s Cup.
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