1851, The Solent, 100-Guinea Cup.
A US schooner named America snatched victory from the British fleet. The America’s Cup, the toughest sports trophy to win, was founded in honour of that schooner.
With over 160 years behind it, the America’s Cup is also the oldest international sports trophy.

For New Zealanders the America’s Cup isn’t just the most important regatta, it’s much more. Before the Europeans arrived in 1842, New Zealand was inhabited by the Maoris, navigators of Polynesian origin. From 1987 on, Emirates Team New Zealand’s constant commitment in the America’s Cup has been a way of showing the world the stamina of a people and the passion of an entire nation.

The 34th America’s Cup breaks with the past: new boats, new rivals and new waters: the waters of San Francisco.
An edition packed with firsts that all the challengers in the race will have to engage with to show their mettle.
Emirates Team New Zealand wasted no time looking for alternatives, once again choosing to wear sailing gear by North Sails, a brand that has been around in sailing for more than a while and has turned challenges into its own legend.