Jun 3, 2017: The 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda has now been underway for a week. America’s Cup Event Authority CEO Sir Russell Coutts shares his views on the thrilling and dramatic first seven days of action on the Great Sound in his latest vlog episode above.
Having finished the final races of the LVAC Qualifiers on Saturday, June 3, which eliminated Groupama Team France, the remaining 4 Cup Challenger teams move to the next round of races, the LVAC "Play Offs Semi-Finals"--
Team A: Emirates Team New Zealand
Team B: LandRoverBAR
Team C: Artemis Racing
Team D: SoftBank Team Japan
--which will determine the two Challenger finalists, from which the America's Cup Challenger will be selected to race against the America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA.
June 2, 2017: A decisive day on the water at the 35th America's Cup which saw many teams fates determined. Artemis Racing redeemed themselves and will now advance, at the expense of Groupama Team France who are now unable to earn enough points to make it through to the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs. Meanwhile Emirates Team New Zealand hit a milestone, as they became the first team to stay up on the foils 100% of a race.
LVAC Qualifiers Day 7 Review
June 2, 2017 VIDEO: Another two races and another two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand in Bermuda today including the first 'dry lap' by an America's Cup team in a race. #ETNZ now on top of the leaderboard.
The Final Day of America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers, is Saturday, June 3rd--Schedule:
The LVAC teams are currently undergoing a ‘double round robin’ which will end Saturday after competing against each other twice. The team which ends at the bottom of the standings after Saturday [Groupama Team France] will be eliminated. The others advance to the challenger playoffs (except Oracle Team USA which, as Cup defender, advances straight to the final). Each win is worth one point.
Black to the future with Steinlager Onboard again:
It’s black to the future as Steinlager return as a sponsor to Emirates Team New Zealand for the 35th America’s Cup challenge in Bermuda in 2017. “Steinlager is one of those legacy brands that is synonymous with not only sailing, but successful sailing in New Zealand, so to have them back onboard as a sponsor is really special,” explained Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton. Video published Oct 17, 2016.
Clash of the Titans
Jimmy Spithill and ORACLE TEAM USA will go head to head with Franck Cammas and Groupama Team France in the very first race of the 35th America's Cup. Published Oct 20, 2016
The result is certainly frustrating for the crew that was so near to hang 2nd place. However, the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Toulon remain etched in the memories of the whole team. Thank you for your smiles, your encouragement and your messages. It was a pleasure to share a preview of the America's Cup. Video published September 11, 2016.
Toulon Race Day 2: Artemis takes the win @LVACWSToulon | 35th America's Cup: "Late summer sunshine greeted the thousands of spectators who made it out in force to Toulon for Super Sunday at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Toulon, and it is Artemis Racing who leave France celebrating after taking the regatta honours. The Swedish challenger followed up an incredibly strong showing on Saturday, with a strong enough showing on Sunday, to celebrate another weekend victory in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series."
Race Day One in Toulon: Solid performance sets up Super Sunday:
Joe Newton says race day one has the team in a good position for Super Sunday. Published Sep 11, 2016. Slingshot Slingsby head over heels for Toulon:
Helmsman Tom Slingsby slingshots forward in heavy conditions during training on Thursday in Toulon, France. No one on board was hurt. Published Sep 8, 2016
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series uses a high-point scoring system. The winner of each race scores 10 points, second place earns 9 points, third place collects 8 points, and so on. On Sunday, point scoring is doubled: 1st = 20 points; 2nd = 18 points; 3rd = 16 points, etc. The overall results reflect the total points scored across all races at all events to date.
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is the first stage of competition in the 2017 America’s Cup and began in the summer of 2016. Overall ranking position in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series determines the starting points score of the teams in the America's Cup Qualifiers in 2017. ACWS 2016 schedule:
Muscat, Oman, Feb 27-28, 2016;
New York, USA – May 6-8, 2016;
Chicago, USA – June 10-12, 2016;
Portsmouth, UK – July 22-24, 2016;
Toulon, France -- September 10-11, 2016 Fukuoka Japan - 18-20th November 2016
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30 days to Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Toulon:
Video above published August 11, 2016 - Less than 30 days until the best sailors and fastest boats touch down in Toulon, France Sept 9-11, 2016. Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Toulon will mark the first time America's Cup racing has been held in French waters for over 10 years. Groupama Team France skipper Franck Cammas spoke to us about why this event is important to him and his team.
THE LOUIS VUITTON AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES - ACWS 2016 schedule:
Muscat, Oman, Feb 27-28, 2016;
New York, USA, May 6-8, 2016;
Chicago, USA, June 10-12, 2016;
Portsmouth, UK, July 22-24, 2016; Toulon, France, September 10-11, 2016. Thank You PORTSMOUTH:
Video above published August 2, 2016
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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Bermuda - What a debut! - The first event in the host city of the America's Cup was a resounding success - on and off the water. Published on Oct 19, 2015
Bermuda - The Review
For anyone who missed the action over the weekend, here is Matt Cornwell with a summary of all the action from Super Sunday at the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series - Bermuda. Published on Oct 19, 2015
ETNZ: Beginning and End in a day in Bermuda: The Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Bermuda was started and decided in a day of intense racing. 3 races, double points on the line. In the end Emirates Team New Zealand extended their overall lead in the overall World Series. Published on Oct 19, 2015
Bermuda - The Preview - Published on Oct 17, 2015: It's the final event of the 2015 season. Skipper & Team Principal, Ben Ainslie, gives his thoughts ahead of racing in Bermuda
Published on Oct 18, 2015: It's Super Sunday! We're looking forward to a big day of racing in Bermuda with three races scheduled today, The forecast looks good and with the racing counting for double points, there will be everything to play for!
Race Day Two - Artemis Racing takes the day - 35th America's Cup: "Artemis Racing takes the day - EPIC COMEBACK - 1430 BDA: What a race! ORACLE TEAM USA steals a win from Artemis Racing... Land Rover BAR, SoftBank Team Japan, Emirates Team New Zealand and Groupama Team France.... 1330 BDA: There is currently 10 knots on the race course, according to the Race Committee... Perfect for racing. We should be GO for three races today."
Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda Results:
Thursday Practice for the #LVACWSBermuda - Published on Oct 15, 2015 Get a first glimpse at racing during today's practice for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda. Video by John von Seeburg & Mike Herbener / ORACLE TEAM USA
We Are The America's Cup - The support of the local community is integral to the success of the America's Cup, and we are overwhelmed by the warm welcome we have received since arriving in Bermuda. Our goal is to have all Bermudians say with pride "We Are The America's Cup". Published on Oct 18, 2015.
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Groupama Team France : The Strenght of confidence - Published on Jun 25, 2015: A land of sailors par excellence, France has won the majority of the competitions spanning the globe’s seas, and yet one prize is missing from its haul: the America’s Cup. Groupama Team France wishes to set the record straight in this regard and get the French campaigning for the oldest yachting trophy in the world. It is with this culture of excellence that three exceptional sailors, Franck Cammas, Michel Desjoyeaux and Olivier de Kersauson, have come together to form Groupama Team France. Individually, they have won it all, in crewed and single-handed configuration and in the media; together they have everything required to carry this project off: the desire, the talent, the ingenuity and the popularity. Groupama Team France takes up the challenge - 35th America's Cup: "With two years until the 35th edition of the America’s Cup, Franck Cammas, Michel Desjoyeaux and Olivier de Kersauson have formalised the launch of Groupama Team France, the French bid to win the oldest sports trophy in the world. Gathered together in the Hôtel de la Marine, the three sailors, in the presence of Thierry Martel, CEO of Groupama, title partner to the French challenge, presented the Groupama Team France project to the press and its guests, with the support of Jean-Yves Le Drian, Defence Minister and Patrick Kanner, Minister for Cities, Youth and Sports..."
QUI QUE QUOI QU'ON FAIT - Le Diam 24 - The Diam 24 One Design is the new official support of the Tour de France Sailing Race. Groupama sailing team presents this new boat and explains the regatta on board the trimaran 7m led three teammates.
2 minute flight with Groupama 45 - To start the week, it takes flight, sea spray and speed! Those three ingredients in a mind-blowing video images with Groupama 45 in the Tour de Belle-Ile. more sailing news below (@ web version link below for mobile)
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