Women’s America’s Cup British Team: Athena Pathway
Hannah Mills’ British all-female team, Athena Pathway, are competing in the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the team…
Team Profile
Nationality: Great Britain
Representing: Royal Yacht Squadron
Key Sailors: Hannah Mills (OBE), Saskia Clark, Hannah Diamond, Anna Burnet, Ellie Aldridge, Saskia Tidey, Freya Black
About Athena Pathway
In 2022, Olympic champions Hannah Mills and Ben Ainslie co-founded the Athena Pathway Team to increase diversity in sailing and fast-track promising sailors. More than 300 athletes applied, with just 7 being selected to race in the AC40 boat for the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup. This boat reunites Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark since winning their Olympic gold (470 class) in Rio 2016, and the team is packed with world class talent, including Freya Black, aged just 22, who recently won Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and Ellie Aldridge, the first ever female gold medalist for Kitesurfing (Paris 2024).
Athena Pathway Helm: About Hannah Mills (OBE)
- Most successful female Olympic sailing medalist
- Strategist (F50) to the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team
- Leading the British Youth and America’s Cup campaign
About the Puig Women’s America’s Cup
The America’s Cup has a rich 173 year history, but this year, in Barcelona, is the first time it has included a regatta for all-female crews. They will be racing in the spotlight between the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup matches – learn more about the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, the teams and key dates.
Dates & How to Watch
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup is free to watch on land, water and screen! The qualification series runs from 5th-9th October, with the Final Series taking place on 11th October, leading to the Match Race Final on 13th October. So whether you’re able to get out there to watch the action first hand, or are tuning in from across the world, you won’t miss a thing. Race days start at 2pm (14:00 CEST) and continue until 4:30-5pm depending on the schedule – Watch racing online for free.
More on the America’s Cup
- Puig Women’s America’s Cup: All-Female Crews Take Centre Stage
- 37th America’s Cup: Key Info, Dates & How to Watch
- America’s Cup Boats: What it’s like helming an AC75
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