From the America’s Cup to SailGP

In this interview, Amélie Riou reflects on her journey with the K-Challenge Akademy — from the Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona through to competing on the SailGP circuit with the France SailGP Team.

Her story is a clear illustration of one of the Akademy’s core ambitions: to support female talent and prepare the next generation for the very highest levels of professional sailing.

This is your call to action. Applications to join the K-Challenge Akademy are closing soon, and we encourage all ambitious female sailors to seize the opportunity.

Applications close: 5 February 2026