August 23, 2024
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August 22, 2024. Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta, Race Day 1. INEOS BRITANNIA, NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC
The America's Cup: Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta day one
The moment that sailing fans around the world have been waiting for is finally here. The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup begins with the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta in Barcelona – a four-day match-racing event with a grand final on Sunday between the top two teams.
A win would give an immediate morale boost, whilst for the rest it is where reality bites and the really hard work begins. It’s game-on and all on in Barcelona with some blockbuster racing in store. We will be bringing you commentary of every race, live from the racecourse, each and every day through to the very end of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup.
With August 22 being a special day in America’s Cup history as the day when the first race was sailed around the Isle of Wight in 1851, it’s a fitting time to start.
RACE 1: Alinghi Red Bull Racing (Port Entry) vs Orient Express Racing Team
RACE 2: Emirates Team New Zealand (Port Entry) vs Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
RACE 3: NYYC American Magic (Port Entry) vs INEOS Britannia
RACE 4: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (Port Entry) vs Orient Express Racing Team
Text and images courtesy of The America’s Cup. To read the full race report, please visit americascup.com.