What to expect: America’s Cup 2024
The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in international sports and the pinnacle of sailing competition. The 36th edition of the America’s Cup was held in Auckland, New Zealand, in March 2021, where Emirates Team New Zealand successfully defended their title. But what can we expect from the America’s Cup 2024?
Back to spain for the America’s Cup
The 37th edition of the America’s Cup will be held in Barcelona, Spain, in 2024. It will be the first time the event will be held in Europe since 2007 when it was held in Valencia. Valencia is a popular venue for sailing events and has hosted the America’s Cup twice before, in 2007 and 2010.
The Cup promises to be an exciting event, with some of the best sailors and teams from around the world competing for the coveted trophy. Some of the teams from the last America’s Cup will be contending in 2024 too, including Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and INEOS Team UK.
The Fight goes on
Emirates Team New Zealand is the defending champion, having won the America’s Cup in 2021. They will be looking to defend their title and become the first team to win back-to-back America’s Cups since 1999. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, who finished runners-up in the last edition, will also be a strong contender. They have a lot of experience in the America’s Cup and are one of the most successful teams in the event’s history. The Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli is also considered the best looking boat by many.
INEOS Team UK, who were the surprise package of the last America’s Cup, will also be competing in the 2024 edition. They made it to the final, but were beaten by Emirates Team New Zealand. They will be looking to go one better in 2024 and win the America’s Cup.
New contenders
There will also be some new teams competing in the America’s Cup 2024, including American Magic and Stars + Stripes Team USA. American Magic is a new team formed by the New York Yacht Club. They have a lot of experience in sailing and will be looking to make a big impact in their first America’s Cup. Stars + Stripes Team USA is another new team, led by Taylor Canfield, a two-time Match Racing World Champion. They will be looking to make their mark in the America’s Cup and challenge for the trophy.
One of the significant changes in the Cup 2024 is the introduction of a new class of boat, the AC75. The AC75 is a foiling monohull, which replaces the multihull used in the last America’s Cup. The new boat is expected to be faster and more exciting to watch, with teams having to master the art of foiling to be successful.
America’s Cup 2024 Class: AC75
The AC75 is an innovative design, with its foiling hull and wing sail. The boat is designed to be fast and agile, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 50 knots. The AC75 will be a significant challenge for the teams, and it will be interesting to see how they adapt to the new boat and the demands of foiling.
Another change for the America’s Cup 2024 is the inclusion of new teams from around the world. The event has always been a showcase for the best sailors from around the globe, and the addition of new teams will only add to the excitement of the competition. The America’s Cup 2024 is expected to feature teams from the United States, Great Britain, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia, among others.
