Emirates Team New Zealand Makes History Winning America’s Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand concluded a historic chapter, winning the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup after an epic final showdown in Barcelona, Spain. Pitted against the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia, in a single race that ebbed and flowed from the outset, the Kiwis ultimately came out with the victory by 37 seconds. It was a dominant win, as they captured the overall series 7 to 2. The final race took place on October 19, 2024, and was a dog fight from the beginning. After a rare miscalculation, the pressure from the Kiwis opened the door for the British to stage a comeback, it wasn’t to be. The Kiwis, having seen their lead evaporate once, were in no mood to give it up again. On the final leg, they played it conservatively up the right side, tacking on Britannia, bouncing them to the left and rounding the final windward gate at 47 knots with a 17-second lead. It was brilliance combined with boat speed, and the results were devastating on the water, with Emirates Team New Zealand coming out victorious. Stepping ashore, Peter Burling, skipper of Emirates Team New Zealand, put it in perspective as he struggled to take in just what...