Fan Zone

Narragansett Bay will come alive with the America’s Cup experience when the America’s Cup World Series kicks off in Newport, Rhode Island June 23 - July 1, 2012.  The nine-day international sporting competition will see fast action on the race course and off the water, thousands of fans will enjoy live music, access to sailing stars and, interactive displays in a fun-charged festival on shore at the America’s Cup Race Village located at Fort Adams.

Spectators will be able to watch live racing, featuring America’s Cup groundbreaking new graphics and live commentary and visit the America’s Cup Experience, where visitors will get a taste of the teams and what it’s like to sail on a high-speed catamaran. While the athletes take a break from the action, visitors can take on the Racing Simulator and sail on your own match race test, video-game style.