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Light Winds Predicted for Tomorrow’s America’s Cup Racing

Light wind conditions are predicted for the next day of America's Cup racing after Friday's races were cancelled, raising concerns over another disrupted schedule.

Daily Digest: Second Day of LV Challenger Action Called Off Due To Lack Of Wind

Race 2 And The Rest Of The Day IS ABANDONED - Insufficient Wind

All racing was called off after Emirates Team New Zealand defaulted against INEOS Britannia due to hull damage on their AC75, with insufficient wind ending the day early.

American Magic Triumphs in Challenging Light-Wind Showdown

American Magic triumphed over Alinghi in a tricky light-wind Challenger Series race, with breeze fluctuating between 4-9 knots on day two.

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Race 4: Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (IT) Win In Over One Minute

Race 3: A Disastrous Start for NYYC American Magic (US)

The US had a disastrous start, having to loop back to the start line after pipping the post at the beginning of the race, which handed the UK a substantial 700-metre lead. The US team faced an uphill battle, needing to make some significant manoeuvres to catch up. The rough sea state further hindered both teams, making the conditions challenging.

Race 2: Win by Emirates Team New Zealand in a Pointless Race

Emirates Team New Zealand seized control at the halfway mark of Race 2 to overhaul Luna Rossa and claim victory in the America's Cup Challenger series.

Race 1: A Convincing Win by the Orient Express Racing Team (FR)

Orient Express Racing Team claimed a convincing Race 1 victory over Alinghi in the America's Cup Challenger series opener, despite tricky light wind conditions.

DAY 1 Schedule

Boating New Zealand will be following the action as it happens and, as with the Preliminary Regatta we will publish a race report shortly after the match.

Weather for Day 1 - Louis Vuitton Cup

What weather can sailors expect for Day 1 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robins in Barcelona? Thursday conditions are looking favourable for racing.