Moving On . . . Ian Walker to leave RYA

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has confirmed that Ian Walker MBE will be stepping down from his position as RYA Racing Director.

Emirates Team New Zealand Launch Hydrogen Powered Foiling Chase Boat

Emirates Team New Zealand have launched their prototype hydrogen-powered foiling chase boat in Auckland

Matt Sheahan looks at Barcelona and remembers a great Valencia

Matt Sheahan considers what the move to Barcelona for the 37th America’s Cup defence means for the event

Surprise . . . Barcelona is venue for 37th America’s Cup in 2024

Barcelona To Host 37th America’s Cup in September and October of 2024

America’s Cup – Ireland withdraw from AC37 venue bidding

In a press statement Monday 28 March, the Department of Tourism and Sport confirmed that Minister Catherine Martin and Minster of State Jack Chambers ‘have today decided not to proceed further in the bidding process to host the 37th America’s Cup’.

America’s Cup Venue – Malaga put 75 million euros on the table

Cork’s chances of making a possible Irish bid before the March 31 deadline are in the balance, according to a report in the Irish Examiner.

J Class – Ranger are Saint Barth’s Bucket winners

Ranger finished one point clear of Hanuman and Velsheda at the Saint Barth’s Bucket J Class, the fifth and final race being abandoned on Sunday.

America’s Cup Venue – Decisions . . . follow your heart or your head

Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton walked into a maelstrom as he arrived in Europe to inspect the short-listed venues for the 37th America’s Cup

J Class day 2 – Velsheda take lead at Saint Barth’s Bucket

After two days of racing for the J Class at the Saint Barth’s Bucket, Velsheda now lead on six points

America’s Cup – Counting down the days

The news that Saudi Arabia had executed 81 men on Saturday – more than during the whole of last year – must surely make Grant Dalton and the ETNZ team stop and think!

American Magic confirm sailing team for AC37

The New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. sailing team challenging for the 37th America’s Cup, has confirmed the initial core sailing team roster

America’s Cup – Dalton comes shopping

Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton is reported to be headed to Europe, looking to seal the America’s Cup hosting deal