Emirates Team New Zealand adds four sailors to crew

Friday 17 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 4:46pm

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Emirates Team New Zealand has recruited four new sailors, including Olympic gold medallist Jo Aleh, to bolster their crew. The additions aim to provide fresh energy as the team prepares to defend the America's Cup in Naples in 2027.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 2:00pm

   America’s Cup: Team NZ add four more sailors as preparation for Naples takes to the sea (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 2:03pm

   Olympians, next generation of sailors bring 'energy' to America's Cup defence (opens in new tab)

   • 'None of us like a quota': New America's Cup sailor Jo Aleh (opens in new tab) Fri 17 Oct 2025, 4:46pm