Swiss get makeover for America’s Cup

Britain’s Paul Goodison was an integral member of the American Magic challenge for the America’s Cup, first as a wing trimmer in 2021 and then as the co-helm in 2024. But when he broke five ribs and could not be on the wheel for the 2024 challenger semi-finals, the team’s bid sank too.

Fully healed, the Olympic gold medalist and 3-time Moth World Champion is now skipper of the Swiss challenge for the 38th America’s Cup and offers insight into their plan:

What made you sign with Tudor Team Alinghi?

I think the longer vision was a big factor. Chatting with Dave (Endean), chatting with Ernesto (Bertarelli), and on the initial look, it’s going to be really challenging this short period, obviously. You look at the teams that are more established, that have been kept going, they’re going to be pretty hard to catch short-term. But then, the vision here is long-term, it’s essentially a new team and to be involved in the foundations and paving the way, that was one of the big appeals for me. – Full report