Race format

The America's Cup World Series San Diego challenges the bests sailors in the world in an exciting format that tests both match and fleet racing skills.

Download the Race Format here.

The event opens with the Port Cities Challenge on November 12-13. Both days will consist of three fleet races.

Wednesday will be a thrilling day to open the San Diego Match Racing Championship - three seeding fleet races, followed by two Speed Trial runs, where the teams hurl their AC45s down the track in an attempt to log the fastest time over a set distance.

Thursday is a full day of match racing. The teams will be paired up according to their seeding from the previous day and face off in an attempt to advance to the Semi Final.

Friday is Semi Final day at the Match Racing Championship, with the top four teams advancing out of the Qualifiers, battling for a position in the Final.

Saturday sees the winner of the San Diego Match Racing Championship decided in a best of three duel.

Super Sunday begins with two more Speed Trial runs, followed by the winner takes all 40 minute fleet race for the San Diego Fleet Racing Championship.