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Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta Sardinia

Luna Rossa 2 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, part of the 38th America's Cup and sponsored by Louis Vuitton, provides teams with the first opportunity to test their skills as they prepare for the event in Naples in 2027. The races take place in the Gulf of Cagliari, featuring fully equalized AC40 ''one-design'' yachts capable of reaching speeds exceeding 40 knots. (Photo by Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto)