Australia will mount their first America's Cup challenge in 27 years. Performance chief Glenn Ashby leads the rushed preparation effort. He believes his team can win the trophy in Naples next year. Acquiring A Proven Winner The team acquired the Te Rehutai yacht from New Zealand. This boat won the America's Cup in 2021. Buying an existing vessel saved time and money. The crew currently trains with a simulator in a Sydney warehouse. Tight Modification Schedule Engineers in New Zealand are currently modifying



