America’s Cup Update

America’s Cup 34 got off to a rocky start in the July round robin phase:

• Artemis was still building their boat and did not race
• Regatta director Iain Murray lost a protest by Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa
• Luna Rossa boycotted the first race
• ETNZ dominated Luna Rossa, winning by as much as 7 minutes

But there is good news, too!

• Artemis launched their boat and foiled on the first day
• The AC72’s are amazing to watch
• Oracle Team USA has been training with two boats. Can you tell them apart?
• The semi-final between Artemis and Luna Rossa will be full of emotion –
  can underdog Artemis be competitive with the Italians?
• The America’s Cup Match in September will be spectacular – one of the boats may dominate, or we may have a knock down, drag out battle.

Racing next week: Artemis vs Luna Rossa in semi-final

• Best of seven – first to four wins.
• First race Tuesday 6 August.
• One race per day – seven legs. See the course layout here.
• Race days:  Aug 6, 7, 9, 10;  If neede: Aug 12, 13, 15

Louis Vuitton Cup Final

• Starts August 17
• Emirates Team New Zealand vs semi-final winner

America’s Cup Match

• Starts September 7
• Oracle Team USA vs Louis Vuitton Cup winner

Full schedule here.