The America’s Cup has a home.
After the New Zealand government and Auckland Council decided not to provide the necessary funding to host the 2027 event, Italy stepped in, as Naples will be the site of the 38th America’s Cup. It will take place just off the waterfront of one of the most ancient cities in Europe.
It will be the first time Louis Vuitton Cup and Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Match will be sailed in Italy.
“I couldn’t be more excited to announce Naples, Italy as the Host Venue of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup,” said America’s Cup Defender Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton “There is a raw spirit and absolute pride in Italy that seems so appropriate to have the next America’s Cup here. 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 sport of sailing.
“Italians are the most passionate and engaged America’s Cup audience and obviously it is the home of Luna Rossa who are such an amazing team and strong competitor. So, from the Defender’s position it certainly feels like we are entering the lion’s den competitively, but from an event perspective it feels like the perfect venue to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.”
Current holder and Trustee of the America’s Cup, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is looking forward to competing in Naples. Commodore David Blakey of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron said that “Italy has long been one of Team New Zealand’s fiercest and most passionate rivals in the America’s Cup, and we are thrilled to see Naples, Italy named as the Host Venue for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Match.”
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