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America's Cup: Kiwis aiming for their fourth Cup win - how they do it

by Emirates Team NZ 30 Jul 05:57 PDT
Emirates Team New Zealand - Sailing Day 16 - AC38 Recon - June 15, 2026 - Auckland, NZ © Sam Thom / America's Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand is putting every department "under the microscope" for crucial performance gains as they target a historic fourth consecutive America's Cup victory.

As they enter this new cycle, they aren't hoping to win, they expect to win. Spanning 30 years of triumphant wins and disastrous losses, the Kiwi's legacy is defined by constant evolution.

Following successful defences in Auckland and Barcelona, the team is now refining its existing boat with modifications to defend the Cup in Naples in 2027. By empowering a younger generation of sailors and leaving no stone unturned in development, the defenders are preparing to beat their challengers once again.

Here's how they hope to do it.

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