29 August - 7 October 2024
The Louis Vuitton Cup (Challenger Selection Series) determines which team will challenge Emirates Team New Zealand, the Defender, in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match.
Final Day 7: OCTOBER 4
Ineos Britannia Defeats Luna Rossa Prada Pirellei 7-4 To Win Louis Vuitton Cup
It is over 60 years since Great Britain had a yacht compete for the America’s Cup trophy in the final Match and what INEOS Britannia has achieved here, winning against the vastly experienced challenge...
Ineos Britannia Defeats Luna Rossa Prada Pirellei 7-4 To Win Louis Vuitton Cup
It is over 60 years since Great Britain had a yacht compete for the America’s Cup trophy in the final Match and what INEOS Britannia has achieved here, winning against the vastly experienced challenge...
“Mr America’s Cup”, Veteran Sailor Jimmy Spithill, Announces Retirement Following ...
Australian sailing legend Jimmy Spithill has announced his retirement from competitive sailing after Luna Rossa’s defeat in the Louis Vuitton Cup duri...
INEOS Britannia Seal Their Spot in the America’s Cup Final
Louis Vuitton Cup Final – Day 7, Race 1
It was all on the line in today’s race. With INEOS Britannia needing just one more victory to secure their pl...
Weather Today In Barcelona
If there is ever going to be a chance of an Italian coming back, today is it! Italy have performed significantly well under the low wind conditions, t...
Opinion – INEOS Britannia: Why They Will Crush Luna Rossa in the Louis Vuitton Cup
As the Louis Vuitton Cup finals loom, the narrative is clear: INEOS Britannia is set to dismantle Luna Rossa and claim the trophy. While Luna Rossa ha...
Final Day 6: OCTOBER 2
Race 10: INEOS Britannia Tightens Grip on the Louis Vuitton Cup
Barcelona's harbour was alive with tension and high-speed action today as INEOS Britannia edged closer to securing the Louis Vuitton Cup, putting them just one win away from facing New Zealand for the...
Race 10: INEOS Britannia Tightens Grip on the Louis Vuitton Cup
Barcelona's harbour was alive with tension and high-speed action today as INEOS Britannia edged closer to securing the Louis Vuitton Cup, putting them just one win away from facing New Zealand for the...
Race 9: INEOS Britannia Edges Out Luna Rossa in Thrilling Race at Louis Vuitton Cup
Day 6 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Finals delivered another nail-biting race between Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the UK’s INEOS Britannia, with t...
Weather Today In Barcelona
Update 12:33AM:
Its looking very much like yesterdays wind report, we will need to be a little careful. Otherwise, all is well for kick-off today.
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Final Day 5: OCTOBER 1
Luna Rossa Levels the Leaderboat in Thrilling Louis Vuitton Cup Race
The battle for the Louis Vuitton Cup reached fever pitch today as Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli squared off against the UK's INEOS Britannia in a race that had fans on the edge of their seats. On d...
Luna Rossa Levels the Leaderboat in Thrilling Louis Vuitton Cup Race
The battle for the Louis Vuitton Cup reached fever pitch today as Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli squared off against the UK's INEOS Britannia in a race that had fans on the edge of their seats. On d...
Running Repairs on Luna Rossa – Ready For Race 8
Running repairs involving duct tape and sail material - Luna Rossa is tied back together and ready for the next race. They have just started a foiling...
A Dramatic Turn of Events as Luna Rossa Crashes Out in Race 7
The fifth day of the Louis Vuitton Cup finals in Barcelona delivered yet another heart-stopping race as Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the UK’s ...
Breaking News: Luna Rossa Rounds Gate Badly, Nose-Dives And Causes Significant Damage
Massive damage to Luna Rossa at the end of the first leg. Just as they rounded the first gates, something (still waiting for details) broke! They have...
Todays Weather In Barcelona – updated 12:19am
Update 12:19
There is a lot of Yellow in the graph - this may become a high wind issue - as the day goes by we will see increasing winds, so the fast...
Final Day 4: September 30
Race 2: A Thrilling Showdown in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series, This Race Taken By Luna Rossa
The tension in Barcelona is palpable as the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Series heads into its fourth day. The two titans of the regatta, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the UK’s INEOS ...
Race 2: A Thrilling Showdown in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series, This Race Taken By Luna Rossa
The tension in Barcelona is palpable as the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Series heads into its fourth day. The two titans of the regatta, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the UK’s INEOS ...
Race 1: INEOS Tightens Grip in Louis Vuitton Challenger Series with Faultless Victory Over Luna Ross...
In another thrilling showdown on Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Series, the UK's INEOS Britannia put on a near-flawless performan...
Monday’s Weather In Barcelona
Today is going be a nice day in Barcelona, it will be sunny with the temperature in the mid-20°. The wind will be less than yesterday, but still nice ...
Final Day 3: September 29
Race 2: Nail-Biting Finish as Luna Rossa Levels the Score in America’s Cup Challenger Series
In a breathtaking contest on Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Series, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli surged to a dramatic victory, levelling the scoreboard with INEOS Britannia at two win...
Race 2: Nail-Biting Finish as Luna Rossa Levels the Score in America’s Cup Challenger Series
In a breathtaking contest on Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Series, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli surged to a dramatic victory, levelling the scoreboard with INEOS Britannia at two win...
UK takes some Gib Damage (looks like a Carbon Fibre baton again) – Decides to Quickly Repair
The UK have just taken some damage to their Gib. Just like Luna Rossa in the first race, a carbon fibre baton seems to have impacted the INEOS Gib.
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Alinghi Red Bull Racing Crash
Update at 3:02am:
Emirates Team New Zealand, who were also out on the water today, and Alinghi's support vessel are alongside Alinghi.
The Alinghi t...
Race 1: Luna Rossa Has Taken Main Sail Damage – Disqualified Due To Onboard Support
Before the start, we can saw that Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli had an incident with their main sail, one of the carbon fibre batons which support the twin...
1:50am Starts Race 1 Of The Day
We are running at 13 knots, which is fractionally over the limit. We are in a loop at the moment waiting for a wind clearance from the race co-ordinat...
Sunday’s Weather In Barcelona – And YES! There Should Be Foiling Today
2:14pm NZT Update: The weather in Barcelona on Sunday looks much more promising today. At 2pm Barcelona time (that will be 1am NZ time, don't forget...
Final Day 2: September 28
Race 1: Thrills and Spills, And Then The Race Was Abandonded
But Mother Nature had other ideas. After hours of delays due to light winds, the race finally got underway, and what followed was a rollercoaster ride that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In le...
Race 1: Thrills and Spills, And Then The Race Was Abandonded
But Mother Nature had other ideas. After hours of delays due to light winds, the race finally got underway, and what followed was a rollercoaster ride that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In le...
Update 11:38pm: Todays Weather In Barcelona
11:35pm NZT
Ouch! The Predict Wind forecast is a bit different from the others (and given its real-time nature, I tend to believe it!). There may not...
Final Day 1: September 26
INEOS Events It Up With A Win In The Second Rate
From the moment the boats shot out of the gate, the race was neck and neck. Italy, fresh off their confident victory earlier in the day, took a slight 10-metre lead, only for the UK to respond by snat...
INEOS Events It Up With A Win In The Second Rate
From the moment the boats shot out of the gate, the race was neck and neck. Italy, fresh off their confident victory earlier in the day, took a slight 10-metre lead, only for the UK to respond by snat...
Final Race 1: The Italian Silver Bullet Shoots To A Massive Win!
As the race began, the conditions were near-perfect, with winds ranging from 12 to 18 knots – a sailor’s dream. Italy took full advantage, surging ahe...
Weather For Thursday 26th In Barcelona
We are looking forward to an exciting day (Barcelona) of foiling tonight (our NZ time), with the final of the Youth America’s Cup - Luna Rossa from ...
Semi Final Day 4: September 18
Opinion – Luna Rossa’s Semi-Final Victory: A Flashy Win or the Beginning of a New Dynasty?
Let’s cut to the chase: Luna Rossa’s triumph over American Magic today has been lauded as a masterstroke in sailing. But is this win truly the start of something historic, or just a glorified blip in ...
Opinion – Luna Rossa’s Semi-Final Victory: A Flashy Win or the Beginning of a New Dynasty?
Let’s cut to the chase: Luna Rossa’s triumph over American Magic today has been lauded as a masterstroke in sailing. But is this win truly the start of something historic, or just a glorified blip in ...
Opinion – Luna Rossa’s Semi-Final Victory: A Flashy Win or the Beginning of a New Dynasty?
Let’s cut to the chase: Luna Rossa’s triumph over American Magic today has been lauded as a masterstroke in sailing. But is this win truly the start o...
Final Race Of The Semi-Finals: Luna Rossa Sails Into Final After Masterclass Victory Over American M...
In a thrilling match that left no doubt about their superiority, Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli secured their place in the Louis Vuitton Challenger ...
Challenger Series Racing Schedule For Today
Today's racing the schedule will certainly be no more than two races long.
American Magic will face off with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli: Luna Rossa i...
Is This the End of Luna Rossa?
During Leg 4 of yesterday's last Louis Vuitton race, as Luna Rossa crossed in front of American Magic's bow, an audible crack was heard, and the Itali...
Race 4: American Magic Triumphs as Luna Rossa Suffers Heartbreaking Breakdown in Thrilling Race
An Early Surge from the US
The US team, under pressure to perform, burst off the starting line with a determination that matched the stakes of the da...
Race 3: INEOS Britannia Crushes Alinghi Red Bull Racing to Secure Final Spot in America’s Cup
The second race between these two rivals today saw immediate drama as INEOS Britannia was handed a penalty at the start, giving Alinghi Red Bull Racin...
Race 2: American Magic Stuns Luna Rossa in Chaotic Showdown to Keep America’s Cup Dream Alive
Wind Woes and Early Struggles
The race began in fickle wind conditions, with both teams poised for an aggressive start. American Magic took an ear...
Race 1: The Dream Continues For Alinghi Red Bull Racing, winning over INEOS Bratannia
From the moment the race began, it was clear this would be no ordinary contest. The wind was blowing strong, allowing both teams to race at speed...
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...
Semi Final Day 3: September 16
Race 2: American Magic Soars as Luna Rossa Simply DNF in This Thrilling Showdown
In a dramatic turn of events at the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series, NYYC American Magic took full advantage of Luna Rossa’s struggles to win a pivotal race, keeping their hopes alive in the tour...
Race 2: American Magic Soars as Luna Rossa Simply DNF in This Thrilling Showdown
In a dramatic turn of events at the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series, NYYC American Magic took full advantage of Luna Rossa’s struggles to win a pivotal race, keeping their hopes alive in the tour...
Race 1: Alinghi’s Stunning Comeback Sends INEOS Crashing in Semi-Final Drama
The day began with a delay, as light winds pushed the start of the race back by more than 20 minutes. When the race finally began, it was Alinghi ...
Race Schedule For Monday
Today, Day 3 of the Semi-Finals - contains races 5 and 6 of the Challenger semi-final series. It is a major day in the overall LVC because, as we are ...
Monday Weather In Barcelona
A very pleasant day in Barcelona on Monday for what may well be the final day of the Semi-Final series.
The sun will be out, mid-20's°, with just e...
Semi Final Day 2: September 15
Race 4: INEOS Britannia Dominate Alinghi in Semi-Final Showdown
INEOS Britannia solidified their position as the dominant force in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series semi-finals, securing a commanding victory over Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their fourth head-to-h...
Race 4: INEOS Britannia Dominate Alinghi in Semi-Final Showdown
INEOS Britannia solidified their position as the dominant force in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series semi-finals, securing a commanding victory over Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their fourth head-to-h...
Race 3: Luna Rossa Clinches Victory in Thrilling Showdown Against American Magic
In what can only be described as a race of razor-thin margins, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli narrowly defeated American Magic in their latest encounter, cr...
Race 2: INEOS Britannia Dominate Alinghi Red Bull Racing in One-Sided Semi-Final Clash
INEOS Britannia continued their unbeaten run in the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series with a commanding victory over Alinghi Red Bull...
Race 1: Luna Rossa Overpowers American Magic in Semi-Final Race 3
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli delivered a commanding performance against American Magic in the third race of the semi-finals, taking another step closer to...
Sundays Racing Schedule
On Sunday in Barcelona, racing starts (our early Monday morning here in New Zealand) for the second day of the Semi-Final.
In Group 1 (which I have n...
Sunday’s Weather In Barcelona
Sunday is looking very nice in Barcelona, the weather will be 25° so very pleasant to be out on the beach watching the race, a bit warm if you are a C...