Lines to be first British woman in America's Cup team for 90 years
Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British America's Cup team in 90 years.
Jemima Lines has made history as the first British woman to join the America's Cup team in 90 years. The 29-year-old, a former kitefoiler, has been selected for the GB1 crew in the upcoming 38th America's Cup, set to take place in Naples, Italy in 2027. This marks the first time in the event's 175-year history that at least one woman will be part of each five-person crew.
The last British woman to race on a British America's Cup challenger was Phyllis Sopwith, who competed in 1934 and 1937. Lines expressed her excitement and gratitude, stating that it feels like a pivotal moment in her sport and a massive honour. She attributes her passion for adventure to her late father, a former British special forces soldier.
Lines, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering, will also contribute to the design team, helping develop tools for the GB1 crew to use on board the AC75. The anticipation for this event is high, with Lines describing the atmosphere as buzzing and full of legends.
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