Who are Chris Draper and Seb Menzies?

For Team New Zealand to defend the America’s Cup in 2027, they will need to do it without 3-time winning skipper Peter Burling. With the keys handed to his 2024 co-helm Nathan Outteridge, the question then was who would be on the wheel across the boat.

The newly appointed skipper has let it be known that Chris Draper and Seb Menzies will be getting that opportunity as the team begins training in their AC75 on the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. For some background on the candidates, click here.