Renewing The Pursuit: Sail Racing And Tudor Team Alinghi

CAGLIARI, ITALY: | 19 May, 2026: Tudor Team Alinghi is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Sail Racing as the Official Clothing Supplier for the 38th America’s Cup campaign.

Following a successful collaboration during AC37 in Barcelona, the Swedish technical apparel specialists return to equip Tudor Team Alinghi as the team prepares for the demands of racing in the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.

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The continuation of this partnership reinforces a shared commitment to innovation and technical excellence. From the intense physical environment on board to the precision required by the shore team, Sail Racing will provide the technical apparel necessary to optimise performance at every level.

The announcement arrives on the eve of the first Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari, Sardinia (May 21-24), where Tudor Team Alinghi will return to official racing in the one-design AC40s.

Read the full official announcement from Sail Racing here, and don’t forget to visit the Official Sail Racing x Tudor Team Alinghi store.

Training continues this week in Cagliari, ahead of racing from 21-24 May 2026.

The Racing Schedule:

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Thursday, 21 May: Official Practice Day & Opening Ceremony
Friday, 22 May & Saturday, 23 May: Fleet Racing from 15:00 CEST (all boats starting together).
Sunday, 24 May: Two final fleet races, followed by a winner-takes-all match race final between the top two point-scoring teams.

Stay tuned for the latest from Sardinia.