Please select your home edition
Edition
25 26 Leaderboard

Teams sail first race using the new America's Cup public simulator in Barcelona

by America's Cup Media/Sail-World NZ 10 Apr 2024 09:50 BST
Olympic Gold medalist Ruggero Tita - Luna Rossa - AC Sailing - 37th America's Cup Official Game - April 2024 © ACE

The official simulation videogame of the 2024 America's Cup and upcoming e-sports championship was launched on Tuesday in Barcelona, bringing together the sailing and virtual worlds.

The event hosted the first AC Sailing live race, launching a new era of America's Cup yachting.

On stage, six sailors representing each America's Cup team raced against Spanish Olympic medallist Jordi Xammar and professional e-sports player Lukas Mohr to showcase the new game's potential to revolutionise the future of e-sports in sailing.

A star-studded roster included Olympic Gold medallists Dylan Fletcher (Ineos Britania) and Ruggero Tita (Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli), World Champions Liv Mackay (Emirates Team New Zealand Women's Team) and Erika Reineke (New York Yacht Club American Magic Women's Team), a new generation of America's Cup talents Morgan Lauber (Alinghi Red Bull Racing Youth Team), Alexandre Kowalski (Orient Express - L'Oréal Racing Team), as well as Spanish Olympic medallist Jordi Xammar (Spanish Sailing Olympic Medalist) and professional German e-sailing player Lukas Mohr (Unicorns of Love).

Along with the audience gathered in Barcelona, fans worldwide could watch the event through the official America's Cup channel on Twitch, with the support of streamers from the UK, France, Italy, and Spain. The launch marked the debut of the America's Cup on the platform and provided fans with a sneak peek of what's to come in the upcoming America's Cup E-series championship.

The launch of AC Sailing, an ultra-realistic sailing simulation game built on actual simulation technology used by America's Cup teams, creates a unique opportunity for a new generation of players and sailing enthusiasts to experience the thrill of the America's Cup in foiling monohulls, in an entirely new way.

"With the launch of AC Sailing and America's Cup E-series today, we are confident that sailing is now well positioned to become the next big e-sport," said Emirates Team New Zealand's Chief Technical Officer Dan Bernasconi. "Our team has created an incredibly lifelike simulation game that is both user-friendly and beautiful to play. We're excited to bring the sport of sailing to a wider audience and make it accessible to everyone."

The game's development is the culmination of over ten years of research and development by Emirates Team New Zealand, the current Defender of the America's Cup. It represents an important milestone for the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, contributing to its overall mission of becoming the world's most inclusive competition.

ACCIÓ, the Generalitat de Catalunya's agency for business competitiveness, has supported the initiative and facilitated the participation of a Catalan studio in the creation of the game.

2024 Olympic representative Erika Reineke (American Magic) AC Sailing - 37th America's Cup Official Game - April 2024 - photo © ACE
2024 Olympic representative Erika Reineke (American Magic) AC Sailing - 37th America's Cup Official Game - April 2024 - photo © ACE

About AC Sailing:

AC Sailing lets players take command of high-tech foiling AC40 yachts and race against others in breath-taking online races. They can also hone their skills in time trials and practice modes. The game features real-world locations such as Barcelona, the host venue of the 37th America's Cup, and authentic liveries from the iconic AC40 America's Cup yachts.

AC Sailing is available for free download on PC running Windows 11 through the Epic Store and Steam platforms. It allows for in-game cosmetic purchases.

For more information about AC Sailing, visit www.acsailing.com

Related Articles

AC Recon: Luna Rossa calls time-out
Luna Rossa has wrapped up the first stage of their AC75 test program after 11 sailing days.s Luna Rossa wrapped up the first block of saling with a session cut short due to hydraulic issues. The Italians had an energetic session performing 27 tacks/gybes in just 33 minutes of foiling time - a rate of close to one tack/gybe per minute. Posted on 17 Jul America's Cup: Brits have more legal fisticuffs
Ownership of the British AC75 still in dispute - Ratcliffe downplays headline issues The latest (and probably the last) Reply in the ongoing legal spat between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Ben Ainslie has just been released by the UK Admiralty Court. The matter seems to be headed for a formal Hearing in January 2027. Posted on 16 Jul AC Recon: Is Luna Rossa about to shift gears?
Italy continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Italian Challenger Luna Rossa has put in three good sailing days, in moderate to fresh breezes off the team base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The team continues to consolidate and build momentum towards the America's Cup Match in 12 months. Posted on 15 Jul America's Cup: French AC75 catches fire
French AC75 catches fire after capsize AC75 during practice session after "systems issue" French capsize AC75 off Lorient during a practice session after they "experienced a systems issue". The AC75 was righted, but it was very bow-down, indicating a major ingress of water into the bow area. Smoke was emitted from the half-sunk boat. Posted on 8 Jul AC Recon: New faces aboard AC75
The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. The French America's Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members - both world champions. Posted on 7 Jul Kiwis have first sail in Naples
America's Cup Defenders completed their first training session on the Bay of Naples In a perfect 10–15 knot seabreeze, the team's two AC40 foiling monohulls trained on the racecourse right off the Naples waterfront, marking a significant milestone in the team's preparation for the 2027 America's Cup Match. Posted on 6 Jul AC Recon: France takes on an Atlantic seaway
France and Italy both sailed in the backend of the week, and for the French their final session Botín, new to the AC75, said he was still getting used to the sail and foil control systems and how they work together, and attributed the early difficulty to swell and a current against the wind. It was also a big day for Brit Leigh McMillan. Posted on 3 Jul America's Cup Recon: France has short sail
France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since 2024. France and Italy both sailed earlier this week. For the French it was their first sail since they competed in the 2024 America's Cup regattas in Barcelona. It would appear that there were some gremlins, which is to be expected. Posted on 2 Jul America's Cup: Kiwis update on Italian team
In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Several top New Zealand America's Cup sailors and coaches have joined Italy's Luna Rossa in their bid for a home-country America's Cup win in July 2027. In a recently released video by the team, Burling and Junior update on progress. Posted on 2 Jul AC Recon: Third AC75 starts testing
The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team, has splashed and tow tested their AC75. The French America's Cup team, La Roche-Posay Racing Team has splashed and tow tested their AC75 from Lorient France. We have video of the launch and tow-test, plus an interview with Antoine Carraz, Technical Director for the French team. Posted on 30 Jun
Copyright 2026 YY Online Services Ltd. registered in England no. 7895890
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy