First Flight for Emirates Team New Zealand in Naples

America’s Cup Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand completed their first training session on the famous waters of the Bay of Naples today, getting their first taste of sailing on the exact racecourse that will play host to the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup racing action in 2027. CEO Grant Dalton, Ray Davies and trimmer Iain 'Goobs' Jensen give us the story. The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples continues the journey on the ‘Road to Naples 2027’ with the host venue offering a spectacular regatta in the Bay of Naples from the 24 – 27th September 2026. SUBSCRIBE to the official America's Cup channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/americascup Follow America’s Cup on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americascup Like America’s Cup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americascup Follow America’s Cup on X: https://x.com/americascup Stay up to date with the America’s Cup newsletter: https://www.americascup.com/en/newsletter The Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup will be defended in Naples in 2027 by five-time America's Cup winner, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron represented by their team, @EmiratesTeamNZ . #AmericasCup #AC38 #Naples2027