Emirates Team New Zealand

Team Bio

At the highest level of sailing, there’s no margin for error.

Emirates Team New Zealand competes in the America's Cup—the pinnacle of the sport and one of the fastest, most technically advanced competitions in the world. Racing on hydrofoiling boats that lift above the water, speeds push past 50 mph, where precision, timing, and control define everything.

As defending champions, the team has built a legacy of innovation and dominance, consistently setting the standard for performance on the global stage. Every maneuver demands total focus. Every decision happens in an instant.

In an environment where visibility and reaction time can decide the outcome, they rely on gear that performs without compromise.

Why SMITH

When visibility and protection define performance, gear matters.

Originally built for alpine racing, SMITH helmets and goggles are designed for high-speed impact, constant exposure, and rapidly changing conditions. On the water, those same technologies give the team the clarity and confidence to react faster and stay focused under pressure.

Because when innovation is real, it works anywhere.