America’s Cup: Summer of Racing
The Louis Vuitton Cup, the America’s Cup Challenger Series, is used as the selection series to determine who will race the Defender in the America’s Cup Finals. This is a round-robin racing series throughout July and August.
>> Where can I watch the races? The America’s Cup Park is located on Pier 27/29 and the America’s Cup Village at Marina Green. Access to both venues is free. Screens will be located in both venues, including one in the America’s Cup Pavilion.
You can also view the races for free in person anywhere else along the Marina or Crissy Field, or from Angel Island.
Louis Vuitton Cup: Summer of Racing
July 4 – August 30, 2013
America’s Cup Park (Pier 27/29)
America’s Cup Village (Marina Green)
FREEJuly 4 – Opening Day
12:00pm America’s Cup Park officially opens to the public for the first time
1:30pm-4:45pm AC45s at mooring off Promenade at Piers 27/29
2:00pm-2:30pm Poster signing session at Presentation Stage with America’s Cup Teams
2:15pm America’s Cup Pavilion open for ticketed entry ($10)
3:00pm-4:30pm Opening Ceremony at America’s Cup Pavilion ($10)
4:45pm AC72 depart mooring
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closesJuly 5 – Race Day (Fleet Race / Parade)
10:00am America’s Cup Park opens
10:00am-11:00am AC72s at America’s Cup Park mooring
10:15am Marching band from Plaza to Presentation Stage
10:45am-11:15am Dock Out Show (including full sailing teams at Presentation Stage)
11:15am-12:00pm AC72s depart for Boat Parade from Pier 27 to Marina Green
12:15pm-1:15pm AC72 racing, live on big screens, with commentary- Time Trials
2:00pm-2:30pm Poster signing session with America’s Cup Teams
3:00pm -5:30pm Live Music – New Diplomat and The 500s
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closesJuly 6 – ‘Special Event Day’
12:00pm America’s Cup Park opens
1:30pm-2:30pm “AC Talk Show” with Andy Green and Tucker Thompson plus teams @ AC Pavilion
2:30pm-3:00pm America’s Cup Trophy – San Francisco Fan Photo Opportunity
3:00pm-3:30pm Poster signing
3:30pm-5:30pm Live Music – Nova Albion and Bonnie & the Bang Bang
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closesJuly 7 – Race Day
10:00am America’s Cup Park Opens
10:00am-11:15am AC72s on moorings
10:15am Marching band to Presentation Stage
10:45am-11:15am Dock Out Show
12:00pm-1:00pm “AC Show” at America’s Cup Pavilion, with live commentary of Emirates Team New Zealand vs. Luna Rossa race starting at 12:15Race Update: Team Luna Rossa has issued a press release saying it’s protesting proposed rule changes and boycotting the first day of racing on July 7. The America’s Cup says that the “race” will still go on with just Team New Zealand on the course – starting at 12;15pm and will have to finish the course to receive the first point in the challenge series.
2:00pm-2:30pm Poster signing session
3:00pm-5:00pm Live Music– Jazz Mafia
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closesJuly 8 – ‘Reserve Day’ (No racing unless weather conditions cancel previous days)
12:00pm America’s Cup Park Opens
12:30pm “Kids World” America’s Cup Park tour starts
12:30pm-1:00pm America’s Cup History Film, AC Pavilion
1:30pm-2:00pm What’s Inside – The Science of Sailing, AC Pavilion
2:30pm-3:00pm America’s Cup Movie of the Day – 1
3:30pm-4:00pm America’s Cup Special Film, AC Pavilion
4:30pm-5:30pm America’s Cup Movie of the Day – 2
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closes
July 9 – Race Day
10:00am AC Park opens to the public
10:30am “Kids World” AC Park Tour starts
12:00pm -1:15pm “AC Magazine Show” at AC Pavilion with Team representatives
2:00pm -2:30pm Poster signing session
3:00pm -4:00pm America’s Cup Discovered
7:00pm America’s Cup Park closes
July 10 – ‘Reserve Day’ (No racing unless weather conditions cancel previous days)
12:00pm AC Park Opens
12:30pm “Kids World” AC Park Tour starts
12:30pm-1:00pm AC History Film, AC Pavilion
1:30pm-2:00pm What’s Inside – Science of Sailing, AC Pavilion
2:30pm-3:00pm AC Movie of the Day -1
3:30pm-4:00pm AC Special Film, AC Pavilion
4:30pm-5:30pm AC Movie of the Day – 2
7:00pm AC Park closesJuly 11 – Race Day
10:00am America’s Cup Park opens
10:30am “Kids World” America’s Cup Park Tour starts
12:00pm-1:15pm “AC Magazine Show” at AC Pavilion with team representatives
2:00pm-2:30pm Poster signing session
3:00pm-4:00pm America’s Cup Discovered
7:00pm America’s Cup Park close
- August 21-26, 2012 – America’s Cup World Series – 45-Foot Catamarans
- October 2-7, 2012 – Fleet Week America’s Cup World Series – 45-Foot Catamarans
- July 4-August 30, 2013 – Louis Vuitton Cup – qualifier for finals – 72-foot catamarans
- Sept 7-22, 2013 – America’s Cup Finals – 72-Foot Catamarans
