Insider’s Guide for America’s Cup venue

Not long after 100+ Finn sailors completed their 2025 European Championship did the world learn that the 38th America’s Cup would be held at the same venue – Naples, Italy. Yachting World gathered an insider’s guide to the prevailing sailing conditions from local Naples legend and race officer Luciano Cosentino… here’s an excerpt:

“Traditionally regattas in Naples take place in the area in front of Castel dell’Ovo and Posillipo, in the Gulf Of Naples,” explains Consentino.

“The official [Cup] communication says the regattas will take place in that traditional area opposite Castel dell’Ovo, where the majority of Naples’ sailing clubs are based. It makes perfect sense as this area would offer the most picturesque image of the city, in view of Vesuvius and Castel dell’Ovo, with Capri visible in the distance.

“The problem is that, according to reports, the boats will be based in Bagnoli, north of Posillipo in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, that is a six-mile distance from the regatta field. The boats would have to be possibly towed from there, or sail to the regatta area in the Gulf of Naples. So being based in Bagnoli is not the most practical solution.” – Full report

Details: https://www.americascup.com/

No entries have yet been submitted for the 38th America’s Cup as Defender New Zealand works with the Challenger of Record from Great Britain to organize the event. The two teams have agreed on some details with the venue moved to Naples, Italy after Barcelona, Spain declined hosting another edition. Racing will be in the spring and summer of 2027.