America’s Cup

About the America's Cup

• The World’s Fastest Boats

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  The AC45 will allow teams to grow their experience on wingsailed multihulls before giving way to the AC72s for the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup Finals in 2013.

  

• The World’s Best Sailors

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  Skippers representing eight countries and ten teams currently compete in the AC World Series held at port cities around the world.

  

• A Journey Through History

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  The America’s Cup is the oldest trophy in sport with a rich heritage and tradition dating back to 1851.

  

• Event Format

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  The 34th America’s Cup consists of 3 different stages: the America’s Cup World Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup Finals.

  

• Worldwide Television Broadcast

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  Television broadcast for 6 continents around the world.

  

• Tracking Through AC Liveline

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  AC LiveLine is a technology breakthrough for the 34th America’s Cup, providing real time graphics embedded in the live broadcast from a helicopter following the race.

  

• Official Race Noticeboard

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  Important Documents relating to the 34th America’s Cup

  

• Onboard Media Equipment

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  The media package for both the AC45 and AC72, is far more expansive and integrated than in any previous America’s Cup.

  

• Race Data

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  Data files that contain the digital record of each race available for public download.