AC40

AC40

5 Seasons

The AC40 is a scaled AC75 foiling day-racer designed by Emirates Team New Zealand and built by McConaghy.

A one-design class that brings America's Cup foiling performance to a competitive racing circuit. With self-tacking headsails and battery powered replacing grinders, the yacht is sailed by two helmsmen and two trimmers. An autopilot control system maintains stable flight. To be used for the Youth and Womens America's Cup 2024.

Hull Length: 11.8m
Hull Beam: 3.38m
Crew: 4
Displacement: 2000kg

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  • The 38th America's Cup Starts in Sardinia

    Episode 1

    The start of the 38th America's Cup road and it begins in Sardinia, Italy. It's the first opportunity to race against the opposition and stretch the AC40s legs. © 38 America's Cup

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples - Day One Racing

    Episode 2

    Highlights of Race Day One of the America's Cup Preliminary Regatta 2 in Naples. Plenty of drama for the front and back of the fleet. A winning debut for ARC Team USA, a dramatic capsize for the French team La Roche-Posay and another dominant race win from Luna Rossa. © 38 America's Cup

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  • 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples - Day Two Racing

    Episode 3

    The choice of the Bay of Naples as the venue for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup was fully vindicated on the second day of racing the Preliminary Regatta with some of the best fleet racing ever seen in the modern history of this outstanding sporting event. It was tricky. It was tight. It was...

  • 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples - Day Three Racing

    Episode 4

    In short, Luna Rossa were sublime on the final day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta, Naples. On a day where the Bay of Naples served up 11-14 knot breezes that oscillated, built, faded and built again, it was the Italian challenger who simply showed no weaknesses, winni...

  • 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples - Practice Day

    Episode 5

    Luna Rossa 1 sensationally set the early pace in the official practice racing helmed by Peter Burling and Marco Gradoni. Nine out of the ten (Australia missing) took the AC40s out for a spin in the Naples harbour. Practice races in sailing are full of superstition with many racers doing everythin...