Much like NASCAR, the America’s Cup is, is the Formula-1 on water. It is the oldest active trophy in international sport, predating Modern Olympics by decades, marking itself as one of the hardest trophies to win. Since 1851 just four nations have won: Australia (once), New Zealand and Switzerland (twice) and the USA (28 times). The last winners being the Oracle Team USA are set to be the defending team in the next championship. In June 2017, once again, for the 35th time, the challengers will go head-to-head against each other to battle it out for the cup.
Bermuda is celebrating the rights to be the next venue for the world’s oldest sporting event. An exciting new chapter is being written as Bermuda becomes the home of 2017 America’s Cup. The event is to unfold in the Great Sound of Bermuda.
Around 181 islands make up Bermuda which totals to 21 square miles. Since Bermuda has so many islands, water activities is always there. This just makes it the best place for the event. The venue is especially selected for its perfect setting, acting as a natural amphitheater with a gorgeous backdrop.
Even if you are a no-brainer in terms of sailing, Bermuda is the ‘place to be’ as it will be bustling with activities for everyone to enjoy.
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) racing circuit forms part of the 35th America’s Cup program, with scoring contributing to the selection of the 2017 America’s Cup Challenger. The ACWS took place during 2015 and 2016.
Scheduled events for the America’s Cup World Series were:
- Portsmouth, Great Britain – July 23-26, 2015
- Gothenburg, Sweden – August 27-30, 2015
- Hamilton, Bermuda – October 16-18, 2015
PORTSMOUTH SERIES:
On July, Portsmouth hosted the event calling it off as ‘A British Day Out’. The dramatic event ended with result,
- Land Rover BAR (19)
- Emirates Team New Zealand (18)
- ORACLE TEAM USA (16)
- Groupama Team France (13)
- SoftBank Team Japan (13)
- Artemis Racing (11)
GOTHENBERG SERIES:
The second series event took place in Gothenberg from August 27-30, 2015. Team ETNZ top the charts with exceptional display of their sailing skills.
- Emirates Team New Zealand(54)
- Oracle Team USA(48)
- Land Rover BAR (46)
- SoftBank Team Japan (43)
- Artemis Racing (42)
- Groupama Team France (37)
BERMUDA SERIES:
The 3rd series of the ACWS took place in Bermuda between October 16-19, 2015.
- Emirates Team New Zealand (54)
- ORACLE TEAM USA (48)
- Land Rover BAR (46)
- SoftBank Team Japan(43)
- Artemis Racing (42)
- Groupama Team France (37)
OVERALL SCORES:
- Emirates Team New Zealand (122)
- ORACLE TEAM USA (112)
- Land Rover BAR (109)
- Artemis Racing.(105)
- SoftBank Team Japan.(100)
- Groupama Team France (82)
A remarkable race! Awesome venue! And that’s a wrap on until the final event on June 2017…
Get to see more update from America’s Cup Official website