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Burling and Team New Zealand part ways
Sport Nation • April 11th, 2025 11:38 am
Photo: Georgia Schofield/Photosport
Decorated Kiwi skipper Peter Burling has announced he won't be aboard Team New Zealand for the next America's Cup.
A statement released by Team New Zealand this morning announced the departure as a result of the team and Burling not being able to come to a suitable agreement.
"Discussions by the team management and Burling have been ongoing since Barcelona, however an agreement was not able to be reached," the statement said.
"With the America’s Cup now shaping up to be contested in more regular cycles, the requirements on team members are changing. As the balance between design, simulation, boat build, testing and racing windows become more compressed, the integration of key sailors with the design team becomes more critical than ever."
Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton paid tribute to Burling's success.
“Pete has been a central figure who has grown incredibly within Emirates Team New Zealand since he joined 10 years ago. We can all look back with great pride on what has been achieved, having enjoyed unprecedented success as a team with Pete at the helm,” he said.
“Winning the America’s Cup three times in a row was uncharted territory, but what has enabled winning in the past does not always equate to winning in the future, especially in much tighter America’s Cup cycles which require a dedicated and new approach for continued success.”
Burling's next steps in the America's Cup are unknown, in an Instagram post he said he was looking forward to continuing with the NZ Black Foils, representing New Zealand at home and on the global stage and continuing the work he does with Live Ocean.
“While I won’t be continuing with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 38th America’s Cup, I want to take a moment to reflect on an amazing journey," he said in the Team New Zealand statement.
"Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of being part of something truly special - from intense battles to unforgettable victories, and friendships that extend well beyond sailing. I’m immensely proud of everything we’ve achieved together and grateful to everyone who has been part of this chapter.”
