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  • America's Cup

HISTORIC MOMENT IN GLOBAL SAILING AS NEW AMERICA’S CUP PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IS REACHED

Wednesday 15 October 2025

In a landmark moment for the sport of sailing, the America’s Cup, sports’ oldest international trophy, having been contested since 1851 has entered a new era of mutual governance. The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand representing Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and the Challenger of Record, Britain's Athena Racing representing the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd have officially agreed the terms for the formation of the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) having worked through the final points in establishing the Partnership in New York this week. Click here to read the press release in full.

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