The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Final, as Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and American Magic secured their spots in the Youth…
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Top 6 teams selected for the Youth America’s Cup Semi-Final
The final teams have been selected for the semi-finals of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup following a competitive day of racing in Barcelona yesterday, Monday 23 September, which saw six…
Luna Rossa win Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final to set up INEOS Britannia showdown
The fifth day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final would see only two teams out on the water after INEOS Britannia clinched the first spot in the Louis…
Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli dominant on Youth America’s Cup day 2
The second day of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona got underway on Wednesday 18 September. Conditions continued to be challenging, with shifting winds of 8 to 14 knots…
Structural damage to Luna Rossa, 2 wins to the Americans, and INEOS through to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final
With only two races completed in very light winds on Monday 16 September, racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals continued today Wednesday after a break in the racing on…
‘We were in full survival mode’ – Wild racing on day one of the Youth America’s Cup
The first day of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona did not get off to a flying start on Tuesday 17 September, as challenging conditions saw a significant delay…
Everything you need to know about the Youth America’s Cup 2024
The 2024 Youth America’s Cup is set to get underway today Tuesday 17 September 2024 in Barcelona. Sponsored by UniCredit, the event will bring together the best young sailors from…
The day of the underdog: What we learned from the third day of Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final racing
Today, Monday 16 September saw the third day of racing for the four remaining America’s Cup challengers in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals. And for two teams it was a…
Last chance saloon: What we learned from a windier Louis Vuittion Cup Semi-Final Day 2
The second day of Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final racing took place today, Sunday 15 September in Barcelona as the four remaining challengers fight for the right to take on Emirates…
Total British dominance: Key takeaways from the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final Day 1
The Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final started today, Saturday 14 September, in Barcelona as the four remaining America’s Cup Challengers took to the water for the opening races in their best…
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals: Selection made as INEOS pick Alinghi
Following their win in the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin Series On Monday 9 September, INEOS Britannia have selected their opponents for the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final, starting tomorrow Saturday…
How Ainslie’s INEOS turned it around
Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia has secured victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin Series, thus allowing them to choose which team they will race against for the Louis Vuitton…
October 2024
The October issue of Yachting World is on sale 12 September and contains all the usual news and reviews about the boating world, plus: True cost of cruising – How…
Ainslie and INEOS win Louis Vuitton Round Robin, while the French are sent home
Today saw the final three races of the America’s Cup challenger selection series, the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin get underway after the cancellation of racing yesterday. Once again today…
Final day of Louis Vuitton Cup racing cancelled and moved to Monday
The final day of the America’s Cup challenger selection series, the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins was due to take place today, Sunday 8 September in Barcelona. Those keen to…
Ainslie and INEOS step up to the plate: What we learned from the Louis Vuitton Cup Day 7
Having seen most of the Louis Vuitton Cup racing (the America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series) taking place in light winds, the penultimate day of Round Robin racing saw decent winds…
American weakness, shock Alinghi win and more: What we learned from Louis Vuitton Cup Day 6
With racing abandoned after two races due to a lightning storm on Tuesday 3 September and cancelled altogether due to storm conditions on Wednesday 4 September, racing in the America’s…
Lightning near-miss forces Louis Vuitton Cup Day 5 racing to be abandoned
With the first Round Robin of the America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series, the Louis Vuitton Cup concluded, teams moved onto the second Round Robin today, Tuesday 3 September. This second…
What we learned from a cracking day 4 of Louis Vuitton Cup racing
The fourth day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup – the challenger selection series for the America’s Cup proper – took place today. Sunday 1 September in Barcelona, with…
A drift-off and a ‘pointless’ race: Wind doesn’t play ball for the Louis Vuitton Cup Day 2
The second day of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robbin series – the America’s Cup challenger selection series – took place today Friday 30 August in Barcelona, but it was…