35th America's Cup, Bermuda, June 24-26, Video & LIVE Twitter Feeds

America's Cup match, presented by Louis Vuitton:

Jun 26, 2017: New Zealand celebrates, "We did it. The America's Cup​ is coming home for New Zealand."

UPDATE June 26: Emirates Team New Zealand Wins the America's Cup! Sailing a clearly superior and faster boat with a dedicated and talented crew supported by an equally dedicated and talented shore support team, the Kiwis won the first (and only) race on Monday, clinching the 7th (Match) point to become the new Defender of the America's Cup. Congrats to the Kiwis who came back from a devastating loss to Oracle Team USA at San Francisco in the 34th America's Cup.

@EmiratesTeamNZ Winners of the 35th @americascup ! pic.twitter.com/XRGrkHwwrV

— EmiratesTeamNZ (@EmiratesTeamNZ) June 26, 2017

When you win the oldest trophy in international sport, it calls for a #MoetMoment! Lots of emotion from @EmiratesTeamNZ on the water. 🇳🇿 🍾 pic.twitter.com/R2HDcaF75T

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 26, 2017

Final Helmsmen Press Conference Race, Emirates Team NZ Wins the America's Cup!

Above video streamed LIVE June 26, 2017.

Nathan Outteridge on key differences between Challenger and Defender

Video above published Jun 26, 2017: Artemis Racing skipper Nathan Outteridge speaks to the differences between '17' and 'Aotearoa', ORACLE TEAM USA and Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup Class yachts. Key differences include foil shape, control systems and the most obvious being the Kiwi's use of innovative pedal-powered bicycles rather than traditional pedestal grinders. These differences proved pivotal.

Sunday 25th June Race Round-Up:

June 25, 2017 UPDATE:  Emirates Team NZ won both races Sunday, sailing faster and making fewer mistakes than its rival Oracle Team USA. Emirates Team New Zealand now leads 6-1 and only needs one more win on Monday to win the America's Cup!

24th June: Race Round-Up

Jun 24, 2017: The third day of the America's Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton saw drama on the water. The Kiwi's took the first race, but ORACLE TEAM USA came charging back to win the second.

June 24, 2017: Emirates Team NZ leads 4-1 having won the first race Saturday, and losing to Oracle Team USA for the first time in the second race of the day. Racing will continue Sunday and go into Monday due to USA's win today.

17-18 June (first weekend) Racing Round-Up:

June 17-18: Emirates Team New Zealand won races 1, 2, 3, & 4, in dominating fashion, sailing faster and closer to the wind (pointing higher upwind), and leads 3-0. Races continue Saturday, June 24.

The Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match races are on the Great Sound in Bermuda--the 35th America's Cup sailing match races in Bermuda--Challenger is Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA, the America's Cup Defender.

35th America's Cup Virtual Eye: Races LIVE and Replay

Current Date and Time in Bermuda:

America's Cup Match Presented By Louis Vuitton (winner is the first team to win 7 points--Emirates Team New Zealand started with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers):

• Saturday June 17th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 1 & 2 
• Sunday June 18th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 3 & 4 
• Saturday June 24th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 5 & 6 
• Sunday June 25th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 7 & 8 Emirates Team NZ Leads 6-1
• Monday June 26th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Race 9 won by Emirates Team NZ which is match point to win the America's Cup 7-1 over Oracle Team USA.

@AmericasCup, @EmiratesTeamNZ and @OracleTeamUSA LIVE Twitter Feeds:
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35th America's Cup, Bermuda, June 17-18, Video & LIVE Twitter Feeds

America's Cup match, presented by Louis Vuitton:

18th June Race Day Round-Up:

Helmsmen Press Conference Race Day 2:

Streamed LIVE June 18, 2017.

UPDATE June 18: Emirates Team New Zealand won races 3 & 4 in dominating fashion, sailing faster and closer to the wind (pointing higher upwind), and leads 3-0. With the next races on Saturday, June 24, Oracle Team USA has five days to figure out how to match and exceed Emirates Team NZ, or this will all end as an 8-race series on Sunday, June 25th. Forecasts for next weekend call for winds similar to today (June 18).

UPDATE June 17: Emirates Team New Zealand won both races 1 & 2 in light wind on the first day, Saturday, June 17, 2017, and holds a 1-0 lead over Defender Oracle Team USA (Emirates Team New Zealand started with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers).

June 17th races 1 & 2 highlights:

America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA meets the Challenger Emirates Team USA in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Match races on the Great Sound in Bermuda.

The rematch: Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA

The 35th America's Cup sailing match races started June 17, in Bermuda. The Challenger is Emirates Team New Zealand vs Oracle Team USA, the America's Cup Defender.

Current Date and Time in Bermuda:

America's Cup Match Presented By Louis Vuitton (winner is the first team to win 7 points--Emirates Team New Zealand starts with -1 point due to ORACLE TEAM USA’s win in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers):

• Saturday June 17th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 1 & 2 
• Sunday June 18th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 3 & 4 
• Saturday June 24th 11:30 - 22:00 Races 5 & 6 
• Sunday June 25th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 7 & 8* 
• Monday June 26th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 9* & 10* 
• Tuesday June 27th (TBC) 11:30 - 19:00 Races 11*, 12*, & 13* (*if needed)

@AmericasCup, @EmiratesTeamNZ and @OracleTeamUSA LIVE Twitter Feeds:
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Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs LIVE Twitter Feed

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Playoff Finals: Race Day 3 (June 12) Helmsmen Press Conference:

Video streamed LIVE June 12, 2017.

UPDATE June 12: Emirates Team New Zealand is the winner of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs, winning the first race on Monday and accumulating a total of 5 points to defeat Artemis Racing.

Emirates Team New Zealand will now be the America's Cup Challenger and sail against the America's Cup Defender Oracle Team USA in the 35th America's Cup regatta--The America’s Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton--starting June 17 in Bermuda:

First team to win 7 races will be the new Defender of the America's Cup. The schedule from now thru June 16th:

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 Time in Bermuda:


@AmericasCup LIVE Twitter Feed:
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Sunday Results:

Monday Schedule:

Sunday June 11 was another day of super close racing between Artemis Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand including a photo finish in the final race of the day, giving Emirates Team NZ a 4-2 lead in the Challenger playoffs series. Sunday results and Monday schedule below (after LIVE Twitter Feeds of @AmericasCup and @EmiratesTeamNZ).

35th America's Cup Challenger Finals Round-Up June 10th

Jun 10, 2017: Incredibly close racing between Artemis Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand on the first day of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Final in Bermuda. Advantage goes to the Kiwis, but if skipper Nathan Outteridge hadn't gone for a swim in the final race the outcome could have been very different.

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs, Saturday June 10, 2017: Man overboard! Nathan Outteridge, the skipper of Artemis Racing, slid off the back of the Swedish challenger Artemis Racing at a critical point in the third race of the day, handing the lead to Peter Burling’s Emirates Team New Zealand squad on day one of the finals.

The @artemisracing rollercoaster keeps on picking up speed, as Nathan goes for a swim pic.twitter.com/5n9OWT3OwT

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 10, 2017

9th June: 35th America's Cup Race Round-Up

Jun 9, 2017: There was only one race on the final day of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Semi-finals with Artemis Racing taking the win over SoftBank Team Japan. The two teams were so evenly matched that it made for a thrilling series, but it means the end of the road for SoftBank Team Japan. The Swedes will now advance to face Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Semi-finals.

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Challenger Playoffs Finals: Emirates Team New Zealand vs Artemis Racing  (1 point to winner of each race)

• Saturday June 10th 11:30 - 19:00 Races 1-3
• Sunday June 11th 11:30 - 17:30 Races 4-6*
• Monday June 12th (TBC) 11:30 - 20:00 Races 7-9* 
• *if needed (first team that gets 5 points wins)

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Land Rover BAR's America's Cup Qualifiers in Review Video

Land Rover BAR's America's Cup Qualifiers in Review

Video above published on Jun 4, 2017: Land Rover BAR finish the America's Cup Qualifiers in third place with six points and head into the Challenger Playoff Semi-finals. First up Emirates Team New Zealand.

UPDATE: On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the first day of Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs, races were postponed due to lack of wind, to Monday, June 5, 2017.

Monday's schedule:

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America's Cup Daily Review: LVAC Qualifiers Round Robin 2 (video)

The Daily Review: RR2 Races 1-3: Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2:

Published May 31, 2017: The Daily Review Show: RR2 Races 1-3: Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2. Paul Cayard interview.

Report for May 31, 2017: "Wind is too light to allow for racing today." Racing will resume Thursday, June 1, 2017.

LIVE Twitter Feed

Current time and weather in Bermuda

Schedule for June 1, 2017:

Standings at the end of May, 2017:

35th America's Cup Race Round Up

Published May 30, 2017 (races resume June 1, 2017): Tuesday, 30th May saw the first racing of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 2. Another action packed day on the water with highlights being the rematch between Artemis Racing and Emirates Team New Zealand, and Land Rover BAR pulling off an upset in the final race of the day over the Swedes to earn only their second win of the regatta.

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Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers: Day 3 Press Conference Video

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers: Day 3 Helmsmen Press Conference

Streamed LIVE May 29, 2017.

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Summary Of Day #3 Of America's Cup Racing, May 29 2017

Summary of the third day of racing at the 35th America's Cup yacht race in Bermuda on May 29, 2017. Day three of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers was a day in which the five challenging teams; Land Rover BAR, Artemis Racing, SoftBank Team Japan, Groupama Team France and Emirates Team New Zealand, had their chance to enhance their positions on the leaderboard and close the gap on Defenders of the ‘Auld Mug’ and table-toppers ORACLE TEAM USA who sat out of action, having raced three times on day two.

Results & standings after an exciting final day of Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers Round Robin 1. #AmericasCup #ThereIsNoSecond pic.twitter.com/SyhCEuMWPQ

— America's Cup (@americascup) May 29, 2017

Dominant performance by @GroupamaTeamFr in Race 13, as they defeat @LandRoverBAR by a solid margin. #AmericasCup 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/odwhOZlEG2

— America's Cup (@americascup) May 29, 2017

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America's Cup LVAC Qualifiers: Race Day 2 Wrap (video)

Summary Of Day #2 Of America's Cup Racing, May 28 2017

May 28, 2017: Summary of Day #2 of sailing racing at the 2017 America's Cup in Bermuda, held on Sunday May 28 2017.

Sunday 28th May sailing race results:
Race 7: Groupama Team France beat Artemis Racing by 3 seconds
Race 8: ORACLE TEAM USA beat Land Rover BAR by 39 seconds
Race 9:Emirates Team New Zealand beat SoftBank Team Japan by 33 seconds
Race 10: Artemis Racing beat ORACLE TEAM USA by 39 seconds
Race 11: Emirates Team New Zealand beat Land Rover BAR by 1 minute and 28 seconds
Race 12: ORACLE TEAM USA beat SoftBank Team Japan by 54 seconds

LVAC Qualifiers: Race Day 2 Wrap

May 28, 2017: Two Races and two wins for Emirates Team New Zealand on what was described by Skipper Glenn Ashby as an incredibly tricky day in Bermuda!

America's Cup LIVE Twitter Feed

Results and overall Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series standings after race day 2 with @OracleTeamUSA at the top of the leaderboard. pic.twitter.com/pQK0BZeqq4

— America's Cup (@americascup) May 28, 2017

Louis Vuitton America's Cup Qualifiers: Day 2 Helmsmen Press Conference

Streamed LIVE May 28, 2017

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Russell Coutts on the America's Cup, Part 2 Video

Coutts on the Cup - Pt2 - The future

Video above published May 19, 2017: He is the architect of the modern America’s Cup and in the second part of our exclusive interview, Sir Russell Coutts describes how sailing’s most prestigious event might influence sailing in the future. By the time teams launch their race boats, some will have built five boats for this America’s Cup cycle. In the second part of our exclusive interview, Coutts talks candidly to World Sailing about how the future America’s Cup may look.

Under the skin of an ACC cat

Video above published May 10, 2017: What's under the skin of an ACC cat? With the help of Groupama Team France we take a look at what lies within the modern America's Cup Class designs and what makes them tick.

35th America's Cup (AC35) will be raced in Bermuda in June, 2017, with the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs scheduled for 26th May – 12th June 2017.

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Practice Racing with Oracle Team USA and Artemis Racing (video)

Practice Racing with ORACLE TEAM USA and Artemis Racing

Video published Jan 26, 2017: Practice makes perfect - We’ve had some great racing over the past week or so, including some very close matches with Artemis Racing. If this is an indication of what’s coming up this summer, we’re going to have our work cut out for us. And it’s going to be absolutely spectacular for the fans - close racing, lead changes, and some full-on pre-start battles. Video by Javier Salinas & aerials by Sam Greenfield / ORACLE TEAM USA

ORACLE TEAM USA take their training to the beach:

Video above published Feb 21, 2017

More info: americascup.com and here.

America's Cup | AC35 in Bermuda

• Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers & Challenger Playoffs --Bermuda 26th May – 12th June 2017
• Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Finals: Bermuda 20-21st June 2017
• America’s Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton: Bermuda 17-18th & 24-27th June 2017 

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LVACWS Fukuoka, All on the line for final Super Sunday in Japan (video)

All on the line for final Super Sunday in Japan:

Video above published Nov 19, 2016: With just one more day of racing left in the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, the overall series lead remains up for grabs.

On Saturday, ORACLE TEAM USA posted improving results over the course of the afternoon, with a 4, 2, 1 scoreline, leaving the defending America's Cup champion just one point off the lead.

"I think we have to come out tomorrow and go as hard as we can. It's so difficult to push one boat back but if there are any opportunities we'll take them."

Incredible first day of racing in Fukuoka! The pressure is on for Super Sunday at the final showdown: https://t.co/yuZKI2s0Pj #LVACWSFukuoka pic.twitter.com/QQ7RF5NvEr

— America's Cup (@americascup) November 19, 2016

Regatta and Overall Race Standings from Race Day 1 in Fukuoka#lvacwsfukuoka pic.twitter.com/QJbdFWajA9

— America's Cup (@americascup) November 19, 2016

Larry Ellison On Practice Racing for the America's Cup World Series Fukuoka:

Video above published Nov 18, 2016: Oracle Team USA's Larry Ellison in Japan for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Fukuoka. More at: lvacws-fukuoka.americascup.com

Vendee Globe 2016-17 update:

Classement officiel de 22h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/AZmwmLtROW

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) November 19, 2016

LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org
More info:

• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60
• www.imoca.org
• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe
• #VG2016

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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Fukuoka, Nov 18-20 (video)

The final showdown: Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Fukuoka:

Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Fukuoka, Japan, Nov 18-20, 2016.

アジア初開催!!2016年11月ルイ・ヴィトン・アメリカズカップ・ワールドシリーズ福岡大会

First time in Asia: Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Fukuoka, Japan, Nov 18-20

It's all to play for at the final showdown in Fukuoka, Japan this weekend! Find out what's at stake: https://t.co/B8MWIbmuU8 #RaceToBermuda

— America's Cup (@americascup) November 15, 2016

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Sailing: What is an AC45F foiling catamaran? (video)

What is an AC45F foiling catamaran?

Land Rover BAR grinder Freddie Carr explains the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series AC45 foiling catamaran. Published July 21, 2016.

See also After a Serious Injury, Leading French Sailor Franck Cammas Is Back | The New York Times: "Because of the injury, his 2016 Olympic campaign was over. But his 2017 America’s Cup campaign was still a possibility, and last month — after months of rehabilitation — he returned to competition with Groupama Team France in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series" and America's Cup 2017: Will mind or machine win the day? - CNN.com.

SE2/EP7: Artemis Racing - Road to Bermuda:

In this episode Adam May provides an insight into the new generation of wing sails, and we meet one of the team's top athletes, Chris Brittle. An exclusive behind the scenes insight into what it takes to mount a challenge and compete in the 35th America's Cup. Follow Artemis Racing over 11 episodes in 2016 as the team prepares to win the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport. Published Sep 21, 2016.

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Toulon Race Day 2: Artemis Wins Louis Vuitton ACWS Toulon (videos)

Merci Toulon !

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."

Well deserved win for @ArtemisRacing @LVACWSToulon! Full story here: https://t.co/ZGFgZcClPJ #LVACWSToulon pic.twitter.com/3iSjX6vRGs

— America's Cup (@americascup) September 11, 2016

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

Overall Results after Toulon:
Standing - Team - Points
1Land Rover BAR - 437
2ORACLE TEAM USA - 423
3Emirates Team New Zealand - 420
4SoftBank Team Japan - 399
5Artemis Racing - 391
6Groupama Team France - 360

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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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Toulon, France, Sept 10-11

Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Toulon:

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Toulon:Toulon, France -- September 10-11, 2016: The oldest sports trophy in the World is coming to France! One of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series events will take place in the heart of the “Rade de Toulon”, in front of the Mourillon’s beaches.
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See also:

• http://acws-toulon.americascup.com/en/home.html and 
• America's Cup will be the best yet — Coutts | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda America’s Cup - News .

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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Toulon, Sailing Videos

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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What Is An AC45F Foiling Catamaran? Sailing Videos

What is an AC45F foiling catamaran?

Land Rover BAR grinder Freddie Carr explains the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series AC45 foiling catamaran. Published July 21, 2016

LVACWS Portsmouth: from 17 knots to -0- knots in an instant:

The moment Emirates Team New Zealand​ hit a submerged mooring buoy rounding the bottom mark to the finish at Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Portsmouth​ America's Cup​. Published July 24, 2016

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Artemis Racing, Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago Video

Victory on freshwater for Artemis Racing:

A look back at all the action from Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago, two capsizes, incredible racing and huge crowds made the first America's Cup racing on freshwater a huge success. Artemis Racing previously struggled with inconsistency but came into their stride in Chicago, winning the event after a strong performance on Super Sunday. Video published June 22, 2016.

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Oracle Team USA, Artemis Racing, America's Cup, One Year to Go

One year to go - ORACLE TEAM USA and the America's Cup:

June 17, 2017 is race day one of the 35th America's Cup Match presented by Louis Vuitton. Today marks the one year to go point. "It sounds like a long time, but it isn't," says sailing team manager and tactician Tom Slingsby. Video by Sam Greenfield / Mike Herbener / (c) ORACLE TEAM USA Published on Jun 17, 2016

SE2/EP4: Artemis Racing - Road to Bermuda:

In this episode we visit New York for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, and learn more about the importance of performance prediction as part of the design process. An exclusive behind the scenes insight into what it takes to mount a challenge and compete in the 35th America's Cup, the oldest and most prestigious trophy in international sport. Published June 16, 2016

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America's Cup, One Year To Go, #RacetoBermuda Is On, Sailing Video

One year to go – the #RacetoBermuda is on:

In just one year, on May 26, 2017, the first races of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup. (Published May 26, 2016)

See also: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Artemis Racing, Road to Bermuda, SE2/EP3, Sailing Video: In Sweden, construction of the Artemis Racing's America's Cup Class Yacht has begun.

Next year all six America’s Cup teams will race in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers, in new America’s Cup Class foiling catamarans, purpose-built for the racing in 2017. Qualifiers are scheduled to take place on Bermuda’s Great Sound.. If the defending champion, ORACLE TEAM USA, wins the opening series, it will earn a one-point lead in the America’s Cup Match series. If the winning team is a challenger, and they end up in the Match, they will have the advantage on the scoreboard.

#LVACWSChicago 2016:

Everybody is up on foils & flying ....https://t.co/7RQlf9DRsJ

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 12, 2016

Strong performance on Super Sunday means @ArtemisRacing win @LVACWSChicago! More here: https://t.co/W8Cz6nX6Lu pic.twitter.com/un0sEfRRm8

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 12, 2016

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.

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Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Chicago, June 10-12, Video

UPDATE: ORACLE TEAM USA #LVACWSChicago wrap (video)

Over 200,000 fans crowded Chicago’s Navy Pier over the weekend to cheer on ORACLE TEAM USA and share the America’s Cup experience, which featured foiling, flying catamarans, racing at a freshwater venue for the first time. Artemis Racing won the event, with Land Rover BAR in second place and SoftBank Team Japan taking two race wins for its first podium position. ORACLE TEAM USA finished fifth. Published June 12, 2016

UPDATE Team ETNZ drama during practice in Chicago:

It was a dramatic day in Chicago as Emirates Team New Zealand pushed racing to the limit capsizing the AC45 during practise racing. Published June 10, 2016

ACWS Chicago Practice Day Spectacular:

The America's Cup World Series Chicago got off to a flying start - quite literally - with some great foiling action on Lake Michigan during practice day. Gusty winds and flat waters equals the perfect conditions for racing. Published June 11, 2016

UPDATE: #LVACWSChicago Results after final day of racing:

Here are the standings after @LVACWSChicago. @ArtemisRacing wins the weekend, @EmiratesTeamNZ still leads overall. pic.twitter.com/Ot57lTpnEa

— America's Cup (@americascup) June 12, 2016

Sailing: America's Cup comes to Chicago aiming to avoid mistakes made in New York | The Salt Lake Tribune: "If you had to bet on good conditions between New York in May and Chicago in June, Chicago would win hands down."--Ken Read, an NBC analyst and professional sailor.

Land Rover BAR set sail for the Windy City:

The Land Rover BAR team has landed in the 'Windy City' for the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series Chicago. This will be the first time the team has raced on a body of fresh water. Lake Michigan is one of America's Great Lakes, stretching a massive 307 miles long and 118 miles wide - we can't wait for the racing this weekend! #‎BringTheCupHome #‎LVACWSChicago #‎FirstOnFreshWater. Video published June 9, 2016

 

Above: Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series, Chicago, June 10-12, Boater's Guide

The challengers are competing for a chance to take on Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup finals, a match race scheduled for June 2017 on the Great Sound of Bermuda.

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