On route to San Diego, the cargo ship HR Constitution is loaded with the lifeblood of the America’s Cup World Series, including the AC45 race boats, 102 shipping containers, 20 support boats, and one of the cranes used to hoist the AC45s into the water.
Published: October, 2011
On route to San Diego, the cargo ship HR Constitution is loaded with the lifeblood of the America’s Cup World Series, including the AC45 race boats, 102 shipping containers, 20 support boats, and one of the cranes used to hoist the AC45s into the water. The ship is scheduled to arrive in San Diego by October 24, approximately three weeks ahead of the first race day.
"Each time we cycle through the pack-up and unloading, we’re able to find efficiencies and improvements," said Peter Ansell, director of on-shore operations for America’s Cup Race Management. "Logistically, it’s a complex exercise, especially with the tight deadlines between venues. We plan to be up and running in San Diego by the end of October, and ready for the teams to go sailing by November 8."
Racing in San Diego will be tucked in close to shore, allowing for a "stadium sailing" experience for the race crews and spectators alike. Official practice racing is scheduled to begin November 12-13, with the San Diego Match Racing Championship running from November 16-19 and the climax event, the Fleet Racing Championship, on Sunday, November 20. The always-exciting Speed Trials will be held on the first day of the Match Racing Championship as well as the final Sunday.
Live coverage of racing will start on Wednesday, November 16 on the America’s Cup YouTube channel, where you can also view the racing on demand (Americascup.com/youtube). Heading into the AC World Series San Diego, Emirates Team New Zealand is the leader in the combined overall standings after two AC World Series events. The Kiwis hold a four-point lead over ORACLE Racing Spithill, with ORACLE Racing Coutts and Artemis Racing on equal points in the battle for the third podium slot. Following a strong performance in Plymouth, Team Korea is just two points further back.
America’s Cup World Series 2011-2012 OVERALL STANDINGS
Emirates Team New Zealand - 38
2 ORACLE Racing Spithill - 34
3T ORACLE Racing Coutts - 28
3T Artemis Racing - 28
5 Team Korea - 26
6T Aleph - 18
6T Energy Team - 18
8 Green Comm Racing - 17
9 China Team - 13
