Armare Ropes is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), confirming for the fourth consecutive time its role as an Official Supplier for the 38th America’s Cup, which will be held in Naples in 2027. This journey highlights the reliability, quality, and advanced technology of our products, which have become an integral part of the recent history of one of the most successful sailing teams in the world.
A winning collaboration that began in 2017
The story between Armare Ropes and Emirates Team New Zealand began in 2017 and since then has accompanied all of the team’s recent America’s Cup campaigns: Bermuda 2017, Auckland 2021, and Barcelona 2024. Three editions, three victories, all achieved with Armare’s technical ropes on board. A journey that demonstrates not only the reliability of our products but also the mutual trust built over time with one of the world’s most prestigious sailing teams.
The renewal of this partnership marks another important step in a consolidated collaboration, reconfirming its strategic significance ahead of the 2027 challenge in Naples.
Stefano Finco, CEO of Armare Ropes, commented:
“We are extremely proud to renew this collaboration with Emirates Team New Zealand, a team that embodies values such as determination, innovation, and the pursuit of perfection – the same values that lie at the heart of our philosophy. […] The first updates from the new race protocol have made us very enthusiastic, and we can only welcome the direction that focuses on inclusivity, sustainability, and shared management of the new edition, with an important emphasis on young sailors and women.”
Nick Burridge – Emirates Team New Zealand Operations and Reliability Co-ordinator added:
“Armare Ropes’ technical support has been an important part of the last three America’s Cup victories for Emirates Team New Zealand. Armare’s commitment to quality, reliability, and a tailor-made approach provides the confidence needed to face the challenges of the upcoming AC38 event in Naples.”
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- October 19, 2024. Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, Race Day 6. EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND, winners of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Technology, reliability, and Made in Italy
The value of this partnership lies in the ability to provide the New Zealand team with tailor-made rigging solutions designed to ensure maximum performance, lightness, safety, and reliability. Each rope results from continuous research and development, the use of innovative materials, and artisanal care that makes our production a benchmark in the international sailing world.
As CEO Stefano Finco underlines, renewing this collaboration means “continuing a journey that began almost ten years ago, with the shared goal of facing new challenges and once again striving to win the Cup.”
Looking ahead: Naples 2027
With the next edition set in Naples, Armare Ropes and Emirates Team New Zealand are preparing for a challenge that will be not only sporting but also cultural and symbolic: an America’s Cup increasingly focused on inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation.
For Armare Ropes, being on board once again is a source of great pride and a confirmation of its mission: to represent the excellence of Made in Italy in the world’s most extreme and prestigious sailing competitions. Ahead of the 38th America’s Cup, our commitment will be to continue pushing the limits of performance and innovation.
Discover more about the partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand
Official website of the 38ª America’s Cup
Official website of Emirates Team New Zealand