Port of San Diego backs the AC World Series
The Port of San Diego is among the critical partners behind the organization of the America’s Cup World Series – San Diego, now just three weeks away from the opening races on November 12.
The Port has helped with innumerable logistical concerns as well as making a financial contribution towards the costs of running the event. For the Port, hosting an AC World Series event was a natural fit.
AC World Series Experience Offers Fun For All Ages
20 October. The AC Village at Broadway and Navy Piers will come alive with the America’s Cup experience when the America’s Cup World Series kicks off in San Diego.
The nine-day international sporting competition will see fast action on the race course, while off the water, thousands of fans will enjoy local and international live music, access to sailing stars and, interactive displays in a fun-charged festival on shore.
America’s Cup Uncovered – Episode 13
San Francisco Bay celebrates Fleet Week, United States Coast Guard chats with us about waterway traffic control and the transformation of San Francisco Bay into a perfect sailing stadium for spectators during AC World Series in 2012, Louis Vuitton Cup and AC Finals in 2013. America’s Cup legend John Bertrand shares his opinion on the new race format with Regatta Director Iain Murray and ORACLE Racing’s James Spithill. The America’s Cup trophy is the oldest trophy in sport. Ever wonder who made the trophy? Meet trophy maker: Garrard in London; but not before AC commentator Annie Gardner shows us around her hometown San Diego: beach, burgers and boats!
America’s Cup Healthy Ocean Project to Amplify Need for Ocean Conservation
17 October. Global leaders in the arena of ocean conservation, oceanographic research, and environmental sustainability gathered today in San Francisco to celebrate the launch of the America’s Cup Healthy Ocean Project, the global initiative of the 34th America’s Cup to educate the world’s populations about the issues facing our oceans and inspire them to act.
Naples celebrates hosting of AC World Series
17 October. Event organizers came together today to celebrate Naples’ successful bid to host the America’s Cup World Series, an event that will bring the top sailors in the world to Italy on 7-15 April 2012 and 11-19 May 2013.
The race village will be in Bagnoli, a western, seaside district of Naples that is undergoing significant regeneration. The America’s Cup World Series events are expected to accelerate and contribute to that process.