America’s Cup: Peter Burling parts ways with Emirates Team NZ

Three-time America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling will not be returning to Emirates Team New Zealand for the next Cup cycle, as discussions between team management and Burling did not result in an agreement. Team NZ confirmed the news, noting the changing requirements for team members due to the more regular cycles of the America’s Cup, with a greater focus on integrating key sailors with the design team. Grant Dalton, team chief executive, praised Burling’s central role in the team’s success over the past 10 years, emphasizing the unprecedented achievements enjoyed with Burling at the helm.

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