Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson Join Emirates Team NZ in Preparation for 38th America's Cup
Emirates Team NZ is bolstering its ranks with two fresh talents, Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson, ahead of the prestigious Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup.
A force to be reckoned with on the international sailing circuit, Emirates Team NZ, is set to surge even stronger in the upcoming America's Cup. The team has drafted in two formidable talents, Serena Woodall and Lena Sanderson, both jumping ship to full-time spots in the squadron. Their skills and passion are expected to turbocharge the team’s Women’s America’s Cup campaign while infusing fresh energy into the wider sailing squad.
Andy Maloney, the team's coach, has been instrumental in this vibrant recruitment. He praises the duo's swift adaptation to the rabid learning curve of the team's training regime, including the AC40 sailing schedule - their feel onboard was 'intuitive from the get-go'.
At the heart of their training lies technical proficiency with the AC40, a specialized equipment designed to help the skilled sailors fully exploit its power. This focus on technology, and the simulator that supports it, is carving out powerful pathways for youth and women sailors leading into this exciting new era of the America’s Cup.
The transition into competitive sailing has begun, and with the wind direction looking favorable, the journey of these new integral crew members promises to inspire many more sailing stories in the days ahead.
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