Team Australia Challenge

10/09/2026

Introducing the Team Australia sailing team 🇦🇺

We are excited to today announce our seven-sailor team for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, bringing together some of our country’s most accomplished sailing talent.

Led by Head of Sailing Tom Slingsby OAM, the lineup features Luke Parkinson, Tash Bryant, Tom Needham, Jason Waterhouse, Sam Newton and Kinley Fowler.

Together, the team brings experience from four Olympic Games appearances, nine senior America’s Cup campaigns, 24 world championship titles and 13 SailGP championship titles.

For the first time, each of the seven will take on the America’s Cup representing Australia.

The Road to Naples starts here. 🇦🇺

12/08/2026

A special update from Glenn Ashby as Team Australia’s AC75 takes shape 🇦🇺

Glenn takes us behind the scenes for a closer look at the extensive work underway on the boat ahead of the 38th America’s Cup in Naples in 2027.

25/07/2026

It takes a team.
We can’t wait for you to meet ours 🇦🇺

Announcement coming soon 🤫

10/07/2026

One year until the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup begins.

Naples awaits.

01/07/2026

Some of the biggest wins start with the bravest ideas.

2027. Naples. We’re writing the next chapter 🇦🇺

Image: Gilles Martin

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

You asked. The team delivered… Sort of 👀

03/06/2026

We’re building something special 🦘🥊

Let’s meet the team (so far) who are working to bring the Cup back to Aussie shores.

31/05/2026

There’s no one we’d rather have as our Head of Design & Performance 💥

Glenn Ashby speaking on the AC75 🥊🦘

28/05/2026

The next Australian challenge is beginning to take shape.

Are you ready? 🇦🇺🦘