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CNA
12 hours ago
- Sport
- CNA
Sailing-America's Cup-winning skipper Burling joins Luna Rossa after Team NZ split
Three-times America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling has joined Italian team Luna Rossa after leaving New Zealand ahead of the 2027 edition of sailing's most prestigious competition, the team announced on Friday. Italy will host the America's Cup for the first time in 2027, with Naples set to stage the 38th edition. Burling, 34, links up with the Italians just two months after ending his long-standing relationship with defenders New Zealand, with whom he won the Cup in 2017 and retained it in 2021 and 2024. Burling joined Team NZ after winning gold and silver medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics sailing with teammate Blair Tuke. The former New Zealand skipper will support both the sailing operations and technical development at Luna Rossa as they prepare for their latest Cup campaign. In addition to his three Olympic medals Burling also has six world titles in the 49er class, and is regarded as one of the sport's leading talents. "I've always loved racing against Luna Rossa and now to join this iconic team is a real honour. The innovation and competitiveness they bring to the Cup has always inspired me," Burling said in a statement. "I'm grateful for the warm welcome and I'm looking forward to working hard alongside a world-class team, doing my part to help win Luna Rossa's first America's Cup." CEO of Luna Rossa Max Sirena said, "Even though his exact role has yet to be defined, he will certainly be part of the sailing team, reinforcing Luna Rossa's core leadership group and contributing to key areas of our development program.
Reuters
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
America's Cup-winning skipper Burling joins Luna Rossa after Team NZ split
June 20 (Reuters) - Three-times America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling has joined Italian team Luna Rossa after leaving New Zealand ahead of the 2027 edition of sailing's most prestigious competition, the team announced on Friday. Italy will host the America's Cup for the first time in 2027, with Naples set to stage the 38th edition. Burling, 34, links up with the Italians just two months after ending his long-standing relationship with defenders New Zealand, with whom he won the Cup in 2017 and retained it in 2021 and 2024. Burling joined Team NZ after winning gold and silver medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics sailing with teammate Blair Tuke. The former New Zealand skipper will support both the sailing operations and technical development at Luna Rossa as they prepare for their latest Cup campaign. In addition to his three Olympic medals Burling also has six world titles in the 49er class, and is regarded as one of the sport's leading talents. "I've always loved racing against Luna Rossa and now to join this iconic team is a real honour. The innovation and competitiveness they bring to the Cup has always inspired me," Burling said in a statement. "I'm grateful for the warm welcome and I'm looking forward to working hard alongside a world-class team, doing my part to help win Luna Rossa's first America's Cup." CEO of Luna Rossa Max Sirena said, "Even though his exact role has yet to be defined, he will certainly be part of the sailing team, reinforcing Luna Rossa's core leadership group and contributing to key areas of our development program. "Peter brings tremendous sporting, technical, and personal value."
NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand respond to Athena Racing, American Magic criticism
'The latest version of the protocol went back to the challenger of record, Athena Racing, 10 days ago, prior to the announcement of Naples. The defender has not had any feedback back from the challenger of record on the latest version other than acknowledgement it had been well received by the teams.' Athena Racing, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, accused their rivals of a 'concerning lack of transparency' and warned there were still 'significant barriers' to overcome as they worked towards a 'fair sporting protocol' for the event. The British team said that without the protocol being locked in, any confirmation of Naples at the host venue was 'premature, at best'. In part of a foundational agreement with the challenger of record, Team NZ said the venue was due to be confirmed before June 20 (NZT) to give challengers clarity around one of the most important parts of the regatta. The host venue was locked in and confirmed more than a month before the deadline. 'Ahead of time, the teams now have that knowledge and understanding with the exciting announcement of Naples, Italy, in 2027. 'In contrast to the statement by Athena Racing, all teams have already been offered full access and transparency to the host venue agreement (HVA), which was signed just last week, upon their signing of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Such a requirement is standard practice with any contract that contains commercial sensitivities. 'The defender is yet to receive the returned NDAs from Athena Racing as challenger of record.'
1News
15-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
Arrivederci: Italy confirmed as host for America's Cup 2027
Naples, Italy will host the 38th America's Cup between March and August 2027, the Italian government has announced alongside Emirates Team New Zealand. It marks the first time the prestigious sailing event will be held in Italy, a long-time competitor with a deep history in the regatta. One of Europe's oldest cities, Naples will stage the Cup racing between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo in the Gulf of Naples under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Team bases would be set up in the Bagnoli district, which was currently undergoing major urban regeneration. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton said he couldn't be more excited to announce Naples as the host venue for the next America's Cup. 'By bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to this country, it feels like we are bringing it to the people, in our ambition to continually grow the audience of the America's Cup and the sport of sailing.' He praised the Italian sailing community as one of the "most passionate and engaged", and described Naples as "the perfect venue" for the event. "There is a raw spirit and absolute pride in Italy that seems so appropriate to have the next America's Cup here," Dalton added. Italy was home to Luna Rossa, Team NZ's long-time rival, making the setting especially meaningful from a competitive standpoint. The Italian outfit came up short against Team New Zealand in two America's Cup challenges, both in Auckland in 2000 and 2021. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron commodore David Blakey said Naples hosting the America's Cup offered an "incredible opportunity" to showcase New Zealand sailing and innovation on a global stage. "We are proud to be defending the Cup there in 2027. "Our squadron members had an unforgettable experience travelling to Europe for the latest America's Cup, and we look forward to delivering even more exclusive experiences and support opportunities in Naples, Italy." Naples previously hosted America's Cup World Series events in 2012 and 2013, drawing an estimated crowd of more than one million people. The announcement followed a successful bid supported by the Italian Government, with politicians calling the event a catalyst for tourism, urban development, and national pride. Hosting the America's Cup was expected to accelerate redevelopment plans for the Bagnoli district and draw global attention to the city's waterfront, Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredin said. The announcement of Naples as the host city marked the final tack away from any lingering hopes that Auckland might host the next America's Cup defence. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) announced Auckland would be unable to proceed with a bid to host the Cup in April. "Auckland's bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between Auckland Council, central government and the private sector. MBIE has informed TAU that the Government is unable provide the funds required and on that basis the bid cannot proceed," he said. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the America's Cup would have been "nice to do" but that the Government would have needed to put up "a lot of money". "We've inherited a very messy set of economic books and I think most New Zealanders would sit there and go, 'What's the choice, actually upgrading regional provincial hospitals across New Zealand or actually investing in America's Cup?' and it's pretty clear to me that actually New Zealanders want us to invest in proper infrastructure. "We have a responsibility to be very grown-up and responsible with taxpayers' money."
1News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- 1News
Team NZ name new skipper after Burling's departure
Team New Zealand has named Nathan Outteridge as its new skipper for its next America's Cup defence. Peter Burling, the helmsman and three-time winner of the America's Cup, parted ways with the team early last month after an agreement was unable to be reached. The team today announced its team of five core sailors: Outteridge, Andy Maloney, Blair Tuke, Sam Meech and Chris Draper. Outteridge, an Australian, was co-helmsman alongside Burling when they held on to the America's Cup in Barcelona last year. Tuke, Maloney and Meech were all also returning for another campaign, while British sailor Draper is a new addition who last competed in Japan's challenge in 2017. Meech was a back-up sailor in last year's defence in Barcelona and was likely to take a more prominent role this time around. Team NZ said more sailors would be announced in due course. Discussions between team management and Burling, 34, had been ongoing since the America's Cup was held in Barcelona last year, however an agreement was unable to be reached. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton told 1News at the time that the deal did not stick as they required certainty of commitment. "2027 is a year when the guys have got to be here. We can't have people away at that time at all, and it's a critical period that the designers need the feedback of what they want." Dalton said he thought the offer to Burling was "pretty good" but that it required certain dates. "You do not win the America's Cup for the fourth time by prioritising anything else other than the organisation." The helmsman and three-time winner of the America's Cup said he had been part of something "truly special" in his decade at Team NZ. "I've had the privilege of being part of something truly special – from intense battles to unforgettable victories, and friendships that extend well beyond sailing. I'm immensely proud of everything we've achieved together and grateful to everyone who has been part of this chapter.
