The 37th America's Cup - the world's most prestigious sailing competition - is underway and making waves in Barcelona. Stay tuned for updates, event details, and exclusive content as we count down to a historic final in one of Europe’s most captivating cities.
The Unicredit Youth America's Cup
The Unicredit Youth America's Cup is an exciting sailing competition featuring young sailors aged 18 to 24. Held alongside the America's Cup, it highlights the skills and innovation of future sailing stars as they race in high-tech boats. Experience the thrill of emerging talent and see the next generation of champions in action.
DAY 3 RACING
Youth America’s Cup Racing Delayed Until Tomorrow
The Youth America's Cup racing which was scheduled for this evening, Group B, has been delayed due to poor weather conditions-there is no wind this mo...
Weather For Thursday In Barcelona
The weather today in Barcelona will be another interesting day. The wind will be in the region of 7-8 knot, and a swell of 1 metre. Now depending on h...
DAY 2 RACING
Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Confirm Star Billing
It was another very tricky day in Barcelona with a sea-state of almost a metre and a shifting, patchy breeze that ranged from 8 to 14 knots making the...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy Dominate as UK and Switzerland Battle in Gruelling Race (Day 2)
The race began under ominous skies, with slow winds adding an extra layer of complexity to the start. France and the US struggled to stay on...
Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions (Day 2)
As the race committee signaled the start of the opening match between the young America's Cup contenders, only four boats were on the line. ...
Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, finally reaching a crescendo in the evening with very h...
DAY 1 RACING
Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits
Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the course, really showcased the emerging next-generati...
Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)
The race began with a tense countdown as Switzerland was busy with technicians on their yacht making repairs after the first race. The techn...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)
Having gone from one extreme to the other, after waiting for hours without wind, well after 5pm in Barcelona we suddenly we have wind -- almost to...
Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day
The weather today (Tuesday 18th September) in Barcelona will not be as nice as it has been recently.
The sun will be shining, with a comfortable am...
Youth America’s Cup Racing Kicks Off Tonight in Barcelona
The Youth America’s Cup is about to set sail in Barcelona, and New Zealanders are in for a treat as the action begins tonight, New Zealand time. This ...
Youth America’s Cup Skippers Discuss Regatta At Pre-Race Press Conference
Just 11 years ago, back in 2013, Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Andy Maloney, key afterguard members today of the Defenders of the Louis Vuitton 37th A...
BUILD UP TO THE UNICREDIT YOUTH AMERICA'S CUP
Youth America’s Cup Racing Delayed Until Tomorrow
The Youth America's Cup racing which was scheduled for this evening, Group B, has been delayed due to poor weather conditions-there is no wind this mo...
Weather For Thursday In Barcelona
The weather today in Barcelona will be another interesting day. The wind will be in the region of 7-8 knot, and a swell of 1 metre. Now depending on h...
Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Confirm Star Billing
It was another very tricky day in Barcelona with a sea-state of almost a metre and a shifting, patchy breeze that ranged from 8 to 14 knots making the...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy Dominate as UK and Switzerland Battle in Gruelling Race (Day 2)
The race began under ominous skies, with slow winds adding an extra layer of complexity to the start. France and the US struggled to stay on...
Youth America’s Cup : Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions (Day 2)
As the race committee signaled the start of the opening match between the young America's Cup contenders, only four boats were on the line. ...
Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast
After yesterday's still weather during the mid-afternoon, and the hours of delays this caused, finally reaching a crescendo in the evening with very h...
Youth America’s Cup Racing At The Limits
Spin-outs, sky-rockets, skids and splash downs – along with some astonishing speeds all around the course, really showcased the emerging next-generati...
Youth America’s Cup : Thrills and Spills as American Magic Triumphs (Race 2)
The race began with a tense countdown as Switzerland was busy with technicians on their yacht making repairs after the first race. The techn...
Youth America’s Cup : Italy’s Luna Rossa Triumphs in Opening Race (Race 1)
Having gone from one extreme to the other, after waiting for hours without wind, well after 5pm in Barcelona we suddenly we have wind -- almost to...
Youth America’s Cup : Bumpy Seas and Stronger Winds Will Make For An Exciting First Day
The weather today (Tuesday 18th September) in Barcelona will not be as nice as it has been recently.
The sun will be shining, with a comfortable am...
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