Puig Women’s America’s Cup Barcelona
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...
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 ...
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...
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'...
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,...
Race 1: Sweden Shines At The Start Of The Day In Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Day 3 (well, day 4 but what would have been day 3) of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup brought high drama and shifting fortunes on the water, as six tea...
Todays Weather In Barcelona
Strong winds and a big swell will be the story of today.
It will be a warm day at 25°, with little to no cloud.
There will be reasonably strong ...
Back to the Future: J Class Joins AC75 & AC40 Fleets in Barcelona
A New Age
The AC75s of the America’s Cup deliver no shortage of jaw-dropping action. And the AC40s have brought a new appeal, with their unique bran...
Racing Postponed In The Puig Women’s America’s Cup – Next Race 10PM 8/10 NZT
Barcelona dawned with a misty cloud cover hanging over the city with all the forecast models suggesting little chance of breeze until much later...
Todays Weather In Barcelona
An exciting day today in Barcelona with Group A, the America's Cup teams racing again.
Today will be warm at 25°, and a light but consistent breeze...
Race 4: Dutch Dominate Final Race on Day Two
The fourth and final race of Day Two at the Puig Women's America's Cup was one for the books, with the Dutch team asserting their dominance and taking...
Race 3: Dutch Masterclass Secures Victory
The third race of the day in the 2024 Puig Women’s America’s Cup provided intense drama, tactical brilliance, and more than a few surprises, with the ...
Race 2: Australia Shines as Windy Drama Unfolds at Women’s America’s Cup
The second race of Group B in the Women's America's Cup brought high tension and unexpected results as teams faced challenging wind conditions on the ...
Race 1: Sweden Claims Victory in Thrilling Women’s America’s Cup Race
In an intense first race of the day at the Puig Women's America's Cup, Sweden triumphed over fierce competition, securing their first victory in the 2...
Todays Weather In Barcelona
Today in Barcelona we have the Puig Womans America's Cup, Group B racing. This is the invited teams: Australia, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Spain &a...
Opinion: Luna Rossa Shines as the Team to Beat After Day One of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Day One of the Women’s America’s Cup brought fierce competition and challenging seas, as the foiling yachts tackled choppy waters that tested the skil...
Race 4: Italy Surges to Victory in a Thrilling Foiling Duel
It was a race defined by razor-thin margins and heart-stopping moments as Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team clinched a spectacular win in Race 4 o...
Race 3: Luna Rossa and UK Shine on Day One of Historic Women’s America’s Cup
History was made on the Mediterranean today as the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup saw its first day of racing. The world’s top female sailors, repres...
Race 2: Exhilarating 2nd Race of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup: A Windless Battle for Glory
The second race of the 2024 Puig Women’s America’s Cup, held on the 6th of September, was nothing short of breathtaking.
Race 1: Great Britain Shines in Thrilling First Race of Women’s America’s Cup
The long-anticipated Puig Women's America's Cup kicked off today in spectacular fashion, as Great Britain dominated the first race of the series in Ba...
Gemma Jones: The Nacra 17 Specialist with Olympic Pedigree
Gemma Jones is a remarkable talent on the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, bringing an impressive resume of competitive sailing experience.
Liv Mackay: The Rising Star of New Zealand Women’s Sailing
Liv Mackay is a dynamic force on the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Erica Dawson: Pioneering Sailor of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Erica Dawson is a dedicated and highly skilled sailor representing New Zealand in the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup.
Molly Meech: Rising Star of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Molly Meech is a standout member of the New Zealand Women's America's Cup team, known for her exceptional sailing skills and competitive spirit.
Jo Aleh: Veteran Sailor and Trailblazer for the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Jo Aleh is a distinguished member of the New Zealand Women’s America's Cup team, renowned for her remarkable sailing career and pioneering spirit.
Todays Weather In Barcelona
A great day of sailing, the AC40's are out on the first day of the Puig Woman's America's Cup racing.
The Sun is out and will warm us to about 22° ...
New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team: Meet the Sailors Set to Make History
For the first time in the prestigious 172-year history of the America's Cup, female sailors will compete at this elite level, and New Zealand’s Women’...
Puig Women’s America’s Cup: History in the Making
Tonight marks a historic moment in the world of sailing as the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup sets sail in Barcelona, Spain.
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