THE FUTURE OF FOILING

With the world largely under Covid restrictions, New Zealand hosted the America’s Cup in 2021, introducing the new monohull AC75 concept that is used today. Three challengers vied for the right to challenge the Kiwis with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli eventually triumphing in the series to face ‘Te Rehutai’ a boat that was widely considered to be half a generation ahead of the challengers. Luna Rossa surprised though and stole a 3-2 lead in the Match before the Kiwis came back strongly to win the next five races and defend the America’s Cup on behalf of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.