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An express campaign to get back into the race
In the absence of an American contender officially committed to the 38th edition of the America's Cup, scheduled for 2027, the Riptide Racing team is stepping forward to fill the void. Founded in 2012 in Oyster Bay, New York, the structure is led by Chris Poole, currently at the top of the world match racing rankings.
The objective is clear: to raise $50 million before January 31, 2026, the deadline for late entries. The strategy is to acquire an existing AC75 package from an already committed team, in order to have a boat, a technical platform and design data that can be rapidly exploited.
A realistic ambition or a risky gamble?
At this stage, no order for a new boat has been announced. Riptide Racing is therefore counting on a proven model, which can be adapted to suit its needs. A pragmatic choice, which could reduce lead times and entry costs, while allowing the team to concentrate on building a competitive group around a skipper renowned for his tactical skills.
Chris Poole makes no secret of his intentions: " Our goal, since the creation of Riptide Racing, has always been to race in the Cup. Today, the conditions are right for us to attempt this adventure
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club returns to the arena
The challenge is officially supported by the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, a historic name in the Cup. This New York club, founded in 1871, was the originator of the famous Seawanhaka Rule used between 1893 and 1903 to classify yachts at the time.
Commodore Julian Fisher says the club will put all its energy into supporting the attempt, pointing out that "The America's Cup remains a match racing regatta, and Chris Poole is one of the best in the world in this discipline"
The structure of the challenge remains to be consolidated. Funding is expected to come from private supporters and the partner American Sailboat Racing Foundation, already involved in the team's previous campaigns.
The formalization of the challenge with the Cup organization will depend on the progress of the budget. If the January 2026 deadline is met, the USA could well regain a place on the starting line of the world's oldest sporting competition, thanks to a team drawn from the world match racing circuit, with an agile and focused approach.
