Annie Haeger and Ben Rosenberg strengthen AC75 Sailing Squad

ARC Team USA has announced the addition of two accomplished American sailors, Annie Haeger and Ben Rosenberg, to its AC75 squad as the team continues to build towards the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples, Italy, in 2027.

Haeger joins the American challenger with an impressive record across Olympic and high-performance sailing. A member of the US Olympic Sailing Team at Rio 2016, where she finished seventh in the women's 470 class alongside Briana Provancha, Haeger was named US Sailing's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year in 2015 and ICSA Women's College Sailor of the Year in 2011. A six-time national champion, she also won gold at the 2015 Olympic Test Event in Rio and has gained valuable experience in professional foiling competition through SailGP.

“Representing the United States at the highest level of sailing is always an incredible privilege, and I'm really excited to be part of what ARC Team USA is building. There's so much talent and ambition within this team, and I'm looking forward to contributing to the challenge ahead. I also hope that seeing more women competing at this level inspires the next generation to aim just as high.” - Annie Haeger, ARC Team USA AC75 Sailor

Her appointment brings a wealth of international racing experience, technical knowledge and competitive versatility to ARC Team USA, while further strengthening the representation of accomplished female athletes within the American challenge.

Joining Haeger is Newport, Rhode Island native Ben Rosenberg, who takes on the dual role of AC75 sailor and Performance Analyst. Having grown up sailing on the waters of Newport, Rosenberg has a lifelong connection to the America's Cup and previously worked with both the Youth and senior American Magic teams. His experience combines high-performance sailing with specialist expertise in data analytics, using real-time performance insights to accelerate development and help the team maximize every opportunity on the water.

Rosenberg's appointment also represents a particularly meaningful homecoming. Having spent years representing Sail Newport, the club now represented by ARC Team USA, his progression from the local sailing community to the highest level of the sport reflects the opportunities available to the next generation of American sailors. An enthusiastic advocate for grassroots sailing, Rosenberg is passionate about encouraging young people to explore the sport, embrace new challenges and remain curious about the opportunities it offers.

“After spending so many years representing Sail Newport, joining an America's Cup team flying the same burgee is pretty special. The opportunity to combine sailing with performance analysis at this level is exactly what I've always wanted to do. It's an exciting challenge, and I'm proud to be part of a team that's working so hard to put America back at the forefront of the sport.” - Ben Rosenberg, ARC Team USA AC75 Sailor & Coaching Support Analyst

“Annie and Ben bring very different but equally valuable strengths to this team. Annie's experience, competitive instincts and proven ability to perform at the highest level will be a tremendous asset, while Ben combines real talent on the water with the analytical skills that are so important to a modern America's Cup campaign. They're both great additions to an already talented group. It's also hugely important that young sailors, particularly young women, can see people like Annie competing at the very top of our sport. If we're serious about growing sailing in America, role models matter.” - Ken Read, ARC Team USA CEO

The appointments come as ARC Team USA builds on the momentum of its first competitive appearance at the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta in Naples last month. The team made an immediate impression, winning its opening fleet race on debut before finishing fourth overall among nine competing teams.

Ahead of the Naples regatta, ARC Team USA also welcomed Anderson Reggio as Senior Coach. Reggio will work closely with the entire sailing squad throughout the winter, helping to accelerate development, refine performance and maximize preparation ahead of the team's 2027 America's Cup campaign.

With a growing squad and an intensive training program ahead, ARC Team USA is preparing for another major milestone with the imminent unveiling of its AC75. Further announcements will also follow in the coming weeks, including the introduction of the team's Youth and Women's America's Cup squads.