Activists threaten America’s Cup security

Activists advocating against the use of fossil fuels and damage caused by climate change took to Port Vell, Barcelona on May 27 and defaced the 138-metre Rising Sun and 47-metre Lion with paint while they were docked in the marina.

This is the second attack, and with the 37th edition of the America’s Cup to be hosted in Port Vell to begin in three months, concerns revolving around the security of the event have been furthered by the growing number of incidents in the region.

Calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, the protest, led by the local Extinction Rebellion and Scientist Rebellion branches, involved spraying black paint on the docked yachts and unveiling a yellow banner with the message ‘Fossil subsidies are our extinction’ while standing in front of the freshly vandalised vessels. – Full report

Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule on November 17, 2021, the AC75 Class Rule and AC Technical Regulations were finalized on March 17, 2022. The entry period opened December 1, 2021 and runs until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup may be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the venue reveal, confirming it would be Barcelona on March 30, 2022. The 37th America’s Cup begins October 12, 2024.

Teams revealed to challenge defender Emirates Team New Zealand (NZL):
• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

2023-24 Preliminary Regattas
September 14-17, 2023 (AC40): Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain
November 30-December 2 (AC40): Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August 22-25, 2024 (AC75): Barcelona, Spain

2024 Challenger Selection Series
August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For more schedule details, click here.
Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the 2024 Youth & Women’s America’s Cup.

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Additional details: www.americascup.com/en/home