Britain's Ben Ainslie says private equity funding will help Athena Racing challenge for the America's Cup in 2027.

Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America's Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital.

End of the Great Silence. After weeks of fierce negotiations, whispers and shouts, leaks and provocations, the announcement ...

The sailing team led by Sir Ben Ainslie which is looking to win the America's Cup for Britain has received a significant investment from a private equity firm.

First contested with a race around the Isle of Wight in 1851, the America's Cup – affectionately known as the “Auld Mug" – ...

US sailing team Riptide Racing announces Pindar by Manuport Logistics partnership for Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup ...

The syndicate is headed by Poole, who is leading Riptide’s push to secure entry before the deadline at the end of January. The strategy is to acquire an existing AC75 in order to have a boat, a ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 22, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 22, 1851, the schooner America outraced more ...

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