Team Canada now Concord Pacific Racing

The 2024 Youth and Women’s America’s Cup will each have 12 teams, with half supported by the six entrants for the 37th America’s Cup. As for the others, they need to find the funding, something that Team Canada has done by securing three leading Canadian corporations.

The women’s and youth teams will be supported by Concord Green Energy (Concord Pacific), RBC, and TELUS while the four-person crew racing the AC40 will be branded as Concord Pacific Racing.

“I feel incredibly proud to represent Canada on the world stage in this historic first Women’s America’s Cup,” said Team Captain Isabella Bertold. “With women’s sport finally taking centre stage, it’s fantastic to see Concord Pacific championing our cause alongside RBC and TELUS. Together we want to break barriers, inspire the next generation, and take Canadian sailing to new heights.”

Tam Matthews, Chair of the Team Canada America’s Cup Board added: “This is truly a historic moment for Canada, the world of sailing and for women and youth in particular. We are proud to be building a new platform and legacy that will inspire generations to come.”

Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group and a leader in teamwork and innovation, has signed on as the team’s official sponsor and is excited to support the Concord Pacific Racing team as they prepare for Barcelona. Concord Pacific Racing is also supported by its suppliers Vaikobi, Maximizer CRM and liv.rent.

The full squads for Concord Pacific Racing’s Women’s and Youth teams will be announced on May 15.

Details: http://www.concordpacificracing.com/

Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For more schedule details, click here.
Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home

Source: ACE