About Us
After more than a decade of competing on the World Match Racing Tour with historic performances, Riptide Racing takes its next step by trying to challenge for the America's Cup. While the challenge is immense, the Cup is something the team has dreamed of since its formation. And looking at the current rules and regulations for the next America's Cup we feel that now is the best opportunity to try and make that dream a reality.
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The team represents Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and is partnered with Swedish watch brand Anders & Co.
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History
Riptide Racing was formed by skipper Chris Poole when he started competing in match racing after finishing university at Maine Maritime Academy. After racing on the World Match Racing Tour with promising results the team secured full financial support in 2021 to implement the team building strategy Chris had envisioned. Since 2021 Riptide Racing has been the #1 Match Racing Team in the world, with unprecedented results like the 2023 Congressional Cup where the team went undefeated 24-0, the first time ever seen in yacht racing history.​​
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