[Source: BMW Oracle] The America’s Cup, sailing’s most acient and richest event, has been announced for 2013.
The venue will be announced before the end of the year, with the 2013 date it will more than likely be a choice between Valencia and Italy
The Boat class has been decided on as AC72 wingsail Catamarans
To help promote the 34th Americas Cup to the widest audience possible, a new annual World Series will commence in 2011 designed deliver exciting racing to new audiences ahead of the America’s Cup Match in 2013.
Highlights include:
New, exciting class of boat, the AC72 wingsail catamaran
New annual World Series starting in 2011
New Youth America’s Cup from 2012
Transformed media for television broadcast and online
Shorter, action-packed race format
Race delays minimized – new boat and venues with reliable wind
Independent race management and fully empowered International Jury to avoid show-stopping disputes
Effective cost-cutting measures
Branding freedom for teams
One global website for all team and racing content
“We believe this new format and new boat will put the America’s Cup back at the pinnacle of our sport. These changes will give equal opportunity to competitors and long-term economic stability to all teams and all commercial partners. We promised fairness and innovation and this is what we’ve delivered,” said Russell Coutts, CEO of BMW ORACLE Racing.
“I think that we need to acknowledge that the Defender has kept its word. The America’s Cup is going to have fair rules and a truly independent management of the racing,” said Vincenzo Onorato, President of Mascalzone Latino.
“This change should’ve happened years ago in my opinion. I can see why this important development could last for many years in the future,” Onorato said.
The introduction of "onboard" cameramen is planned to enhance the viewers enjoyment of the 34th Americas cup and help to increase the audience bringing better value to teams, fans and partners.
“During our six months of planning we spoke to the teams, to commercial partners, to media and to the fans. A clear and compelling vision emerged – that to capture and communicate the excitement our sport can produce, we need the best sailors racing the fastest boat in the world,” Coutts said.
Also a new Youth Americas Cup will be introduced at the beginnning of 2012 as a new initiative to provide young sailors a route to the Americas Cup in the future.
Valencia 34th Americas Cup
