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Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia

Gb1 competes during the first day of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia in Cagliari, Italy, on May 22, 2026. The preliminary regatta in Sardinia is part of the 38th America's Cup and sponsored by Louis Vuitton, providing teams the first opportunity to test their skills ahead of the event in Naples in 2027. The races occur in the Gulf of Cagliari, featuring fully equalized AC40 ''one-design'' yachts capable of reaching speeds exceeding 40 knots. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)