The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona will feature a series of events leading up to the final Match in October 2024. The Preliminary Regattas will act as warm-up races before the Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series), which will determine which challenger advances to compete against the Defender for the ultimate prize. Additionally, top female and youth sailors from around the globe will showcase their skills in the UniCredit Youth & Puig Women’s America’s Cup events, setting the stage for the future of the America’s Cup.
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Raising The Spar: New Standards Set In Historic 37th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand’s Triumph: A Legacy In The Making
Emirates Team New Zealand’s impressive third consecutive victory is more than jus...
Looking Back At America’s Cup: Challenger decided
The challenger series for the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup began at the end of August. After three years of waiting and speculating, which gradual...
From Victory to Vision: What’s Next for the America’s Cup and Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand has completed one of the most successful America’s Cup campaigns in history, marking their third consecutive win. This unpre...
Racing at the Speed of Light: How Digitisation is Driving America’s Cup Performance
But it’s not just the design of these boats that’s advanced. The real innovation lies in the data. America’s Cup teams have access to performance data...
New Zealand Marine Industry Celebrates America’s Cup Success
Today the New Zealand marine industry is celebrating Emirates Team New Zealand’s stunning victory in the 37th America’s Cup, a victory that reflects n...
INEOS Britannia – A Brilliant Campaign For The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
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America’s Cup Winning Cheer at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron
In an amazing evening at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club on the waterfront at Westhaven Marina, overnight a large group (which the Boating NZ team wa...
Emirates Team New Zealand Lifts the America’s Cup in Prize Giving at Barcelona
A Glorious Victory for New Zealand on the Global Stage
At NZT 6am today (20 Oct 2024) in Barcelona, the 37th America’s Cup prize-giving ceremony took...
Emirates Team New Zealand Seals Victory in a Thrilling America’s Cup Final
Today, New Zealand etched its name in sailing history once more, clinching the 37th America's Cup after an exhilarating race against INEOS Britannia. ...
Emirates Team New Zealand Brilliance takes the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup to Match Point...
In smoother sea-state conditions, Emirates Team New Zealand looked a different boat, able to employ a consistent ride height a...
Race 8: Kiwis Soar to Victory in Race 8 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Final
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 6 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
Its Match Point Tomorrow - The Kiwis Need One Win To Take The America's ...
Race 7: Kiwis Show Their Mettle in Race 7 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Final
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 5 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
In a spectacular display of skill and speed, Emirates Team New Zealand (...
Weather Today In Barcelona
Damn! With weather like this - low winds, rain, and a high swell - we wouldn't be surprised to see racing called off for today. We will keep you updat...
Race 6: INEOS Seizes Second Win in Thrilling America’s Cup Final Showdown
Leaderboard: Emirates Team New Zealand 4 WINS INEOS Britannia 2 WINS
The Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup final saw another nail-biting race ...
Race 5: A costly mistake leaves Emirates Team New Zealand trailing from the start
Leader Board: Emirates Team New Zealand 4 WINS INEOS Britannia 1 WIN
The pressure is mounting in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Final, ...
Peter Burling Becomes The Helmsman With the Most America’s Cup Wins
Peter Burling has just etched his name into the record books of the America’s Cup, becoming the helmsman with the most race wins in the history of thi...
Weather For Today In Barcelona
Looks like a great day in Barcelona for foiling!
It will be a delightfully warm 24° and a fantastic 11 nought windows going to push the boats along...
On The Topic of Foils
In high-performance sailing, especially in events like the America’s Cup and SailGP, hydrofoil technology plays a pivotal role in determining speed, m...
OP-ED: Disorganised Women’s America’s Cup Leaves Fans Disappointed
Opinion
I love sailing. I’ve loved sailing for many years. Whether it's watching or taking part, there’s something about the sport that captivates me...
Race 4: NZ One Step Closer to the America’s Cup as UK Struggles to Keep Pace
In a high-stakes Race 4 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Final, New Zealand continues its dominant performance, clinching their fourth straight...
Race 4: Abandoned Due To Lack Of Wind
The final race of today, day two of racing in the America's Cup 2024, has been abandoned due to lack of wind.
After 30 minutes of delays by race ma...
Race 3: Kiwi’s take 3 in Row – INEOS Get First Penality Before Race Starts!
In a thrilling third race of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup final, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) once again demonstrated their dominance, lea...
Weather Today In Barcelona
I have to say we are a little bit worried today - the winds are forecast to be around 5 knots on Sunday in Barcelona, that's not enough to kick off ra...
Emirates Team New Zealand Dominates in Second Race of the 37th America’s Cup Final
Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) continues to build momentum in the 37th America's Cup, taking their second win in the series after a thrilling battle...
Italy Takes Victory in the First Puig Women’s America’s Cup Final
In a historic moment for women’s sailing, Italy clinched the title of the first-ever Puig Women’s America's Cup (WAC) champions after an electrifying ...
New Zealand Dominates Race One of the America’s Cup Finals
The tension in Barcelona was palpable as Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) took a decisive win in the first race of the 37th America's Cup finals again...
The Top Three Group A Teams are Decided in the Early Final Group A Race
Just after 3am NZT, when it seemed like another day of racing might be abandoned, the America's Cup organisers made a sudden decision to cut the secon...
Defender and Challenger Helmsmen Speak On Eve Of The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
Peter Burling and Nathan Outteridge represented the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand whilst for INEOS Britannia, the Challenger of Record, Sir Ben ...
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match: A Stunning Opening Ceremony in Barcelona
The highly anticipated Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony on October 10, 2024, at Platja del Bogatell in ...
Day Abandonded Due To Lack Of Wind
After one race, itself significantly delayed by the lack of wind, at 3:10am (4:10 Barcelona time) the race management team called off further racing, ...
Race 5: Turbulent Waters Test Teams in the Puig Women’s America’s Cup
The Puig Women's America's Cup continues to deliver high-octane action, and today's Group A, Race 5 was no exception. As these talented sailors battle...
Weather Today In Barcelona
It is a nice day today in Barcelona, the Sun is out and during the afternoon we will hit 20°.
Now the less great bits: the wind will get to about 5...
A little Something For Today: The Most Intense America’s Cup Moments!
There's no America's Cup today, so we are bringing you something a little bit special: watch this video will give you a lot of watching pleasure - it'...
Three Way Tie After Day 2
There were two races today, we ran the Day 1 race which was abandoned yesterday, and also the race planned for today.
Under sunny skies a...
Opinion: Puig Women’s America’s Cup: Group B Battles in Barcelona Waters
The Puig Women's America's Cup saw fierce competition in Group B, where Sweden, the Netherlands, and Spain fought their way through Barcelona’s choppy...
Race 4: Sweden Triumphs as Group B Concludes in Puig Women’s America’s Cup
The race kicked off with a fierce battle at the start, as Sweden, the Netherlands, and Australia were neck and neck out of the gate. With everything o...
Race 3: Attempt 2: Sweden’s Third Win Dominates Todays Action
Day 3 of the Puig Women's America's Cup brought fierce competition as the fleet took to the water for a redo of Race 3. After the first attempt was ca...
Race 3: First Attempt: Drama as Final Race Abandoned
It was a day of tension and uncertainty at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup as the final race of Group B came to an abrupt halt due to faltering wind co...
Race 2: Sweden Secures Another Win on Challenging Day
Race 2 of Day 3 at the Puig Women’s America's Cup proved to be a challenging and thrilling contest, marked by dramatic lead changes, technical issues,...
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