The Event

THE EVENT

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    LOUIS VUITTON 38TH AMERICA’S CUP
    PRELIMINARY REGATTA SARDINIA

    The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia officially marked the start of the thrilling ‘Road to Naples 2027’ with the port city of Cagliari hosting the regatta from the 21st - 24th May 2026. 

    The on-water action on the stunning Bay of Angels was spectacular, mirrored by activities shoreside for the huge number of fans both local and those who travelled to Sardinia, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, with outstanding natural beauty and perfect sailing conditions. Sardinia truly is a gem of the Mediterranean.

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    ABOUT THE REGATTA

    For the sailing teams of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, the Sardinia Preliminary Regatta was the first opportunity to check out the opposition as they continue preparations for Naples in 2027. 

    Sailing fully equalised ‘one-design’ AC40 yachts capable of speeds in excess of 40+ knots, the racing was fast and furious as the yachts sailed against each other in a series of eight fleet races. The top two teams, Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa 2: Principal Team then brought the regatta to a thrilling crescendo on the final day, in a one-on-one match race for glory.

RACE VILLAGE

RACE VILLAGE



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Shoreside in the port city of Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, fans were given a treat in the dedicated free-to-enter Race Village where the main stage wass located for sailor presentations, alongside a full entertainment programme.

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Right in front of the main stage, on a daily basis both before and after racing at least one AC40 was docked alongside for fans to admire, whilst within the Race Village were plenty of food and beverage concessions as well as the official merchandise store.

For those wishing to stay within the Race Village, large screens showed every second of the racing but for those that preferred to see the racing live, the FanZone Lazzaretto had a direct vantage point out to the possible racecourse areas. These designated zones were approximately two kilometres in diameter and close to the shoreline, depending on the wind direction.

 

Race Village Map Also along the FanZone Lazzaretto,  sailing activities were managed by the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), include Alessandra Sensini’s Foil Academy and the Para Sailing Academy for sailing with disabilities. Many of the local sailing clubs were involved whilst also along the FanZone were large screens and food and beverage options. The Race Village and the FanZone opened from 10:00 until 21:00 local time on race days.

Explore the Race Village – view on map.

RACE FORMAT

RACE FORMAT

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    Thursday 21st May: Official Practice Day

    Friday 22nd May: Up to 3 fleet races

    Saturday 23rd May: Up to 3 fleet races

    Sunday 24th May: Up to 2 fleet races before the ‘Match-Race’ Final between the top two boats after 8 scheduled fleet races

     

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    CONFIRMED ENTRIES

     

    ETNZEmirates Team New Zealand
    ETNZEmirates Team New Zealand Women & Youth 

    GBGB1
    GBAthena Pathway: Women & Youth Team

    ITALuna Rossa 2: Principal Team
    ITALuna Rossa 1: Women & Youth Team

    SWITudor Team Alinghi

    FRALa Roche-Posay Racing Team

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    RACE FORMAT

    The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia did not affect the overall standings for the main event in Naples in 2027, yet all teams were eyeing glory to build racing momentum into their campaigns as well as an early psychological advantage.

    Sailing this first regatta of the new cycle in fully equalised AC40 yachts, the pocket-rocket little brothers and sisters to the mighty AC75s, the teams of four per boat (two helms, two trimmers), completed up to eight fleet races to decide the final two, who faced off in a match-race to crown the winner.

    Uniquely for this Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup cycle, teams were permitted to enter a second AC40 yacht crewed by members of their Women & Youth teams. The Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, the Challenger of Record GB1 and the Italian Challenger Luna Rossa all fielded two teams for Sardinia. Tudor Team Alinghi and La Roche-Posay Racing Team sent just one team to the regatta, making the fleet eight-strong in total.

RELIVE THE ACTION

RELIVE THE ACTION

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DISCOVER SARDINIA

DISCOVER SARDINIA

Sardinia is one of the most beautiful islands not just in the Mediterranean but in the world. From top to bottom there is so much to see and discover. For the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, the sailing will be hosted in the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari where visitors can find picturesque historical districts with sea views, elegant shopping streets and panoramic terraces, including the bastione di Santa Croce, a great place for a romantic evening after a fiery sunset. The city’s history goes back thousands of years, from pre-historic times to the reign of the Savoy.

Take a dip at Poetto, the city’s 8 km long soft sandy beach along which there is a walking trail and cycling path. Even at night, when it reveals its more glamorous side, it is a delight. You can take an excursion to Calamosca and Sella del Diavolo from Poetto. And, finally, there is the local cuisine to be enjoyed, spaghetti with bottarga (cured mullet or tuna roe) and artichokes, burrida made with catshark and walnuts, and fregula con cocciula, balls of semola with clams. 

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