No wind to race at Youth America’s Cup

Barcelona, Spain (September 22, 2024) – It was a lot of nothing today at the Youth America’s Cup as early morning clouds delivered rain to the area before clearing in the afternoon, leaving mere zephyrs across the racecourse. With the minimum wind limit of 7.5 knots never reached, there was no racing for the AC40s teams.

The schedule for today had been for the final two races in Group B (Invited Teams) to be completed first, ahead of a planned four races for Group A (America’s Cup Teams) who, to date, have completed four races in their 8-race opening series.

As it stands at the moment, with the top three of six teams advancing, the Group A teams from Italy, USA, and Great Britain occupy the podium positions whilst amongst the Invited Teams – Sweden, Australia, and Spain – are in the automatic qualification places for the 4-race Semi-Finals.

Today’s schedule will be pushed to tomorrow with the forecast models showing an improved weather window in the early afternoon as the airflow stays in the south, with some conflict about its exact settled direction, and potentially building to 11-15 knots later in the day.

SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Group B Race 7 scheduled start is 14:10
Intention is 2 races for Group B followed by 4 races for Group A

Viewing details – Race information – Results – Weather forecast

After six races

After four races

Format: Beginning September 17, 12 teams are split into two groups of six for an initial fleet race series in the AC40s. The top three teams from each side after eight races will race together in four fleet races to decide the top-two crews and from there it’s a one-race, winner-takes-all for the title on September 26.

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 was from December 1, 2021 until July 31, 2022, but late entries for the 37th America’s Cup could be accepted until May 31, 2023. The Defender was to announce the Match Venue on September 17, 2021 but postponed the reveal, finally confirming 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 Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series*
August 29-September 9: Double Round Robin
September 14-19: Semi Finals (Best of 9)
September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

*Team New Zealand competes in the round robin stage only, but the results of their races were not included in the challenger leaderboard.

2024 America’s Cup
October 12-27: 37th Match (Best of 13)

For competition details, click here.

Additionally, 12 teams will compete in the Youth America’s Cup and Women’s America’s Cup.

Noticeboard: https://ac37noticeboard.acofficials.org/
Event details: www.americascup.com/en/home

Source: ACE