17 Nov 2021

America's Cup rules revealed

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 17 November 2021

To sail in the next America's Cup sailors will need to hold a passport for the team they are on, or have previously competed for the country.

Team NZ and Team UK, have just announced the new rules for the 2024 regatta which focuses on a Nationality Policy and an objective of keeping costs down.

America's Cup commentator and former competitor Peter Lester said there are some key changes which protect teams.