DATES FOR THE AMERICA’S CUP

The dates for the America’s Cup have been published.  Get ready San Francisco.

Louis Vuitton : July 13-September 1, 2013

America’s Cup finals: September 7-22, 2013

34th America’s Cup dates confirmed

But San Francisco Host Venue Agreement provides more detail

Tuesday January 25th 2011, Author: James Boyd, Location: United States

The dates for the 34th America’s Cup in 2013 and for the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series were confirmed today by Regatta Director Iain Murray.

The Louis Vuitton Cup will run from 13 July until 1 September 2013

The America’s Cup match will run from 7-22 September 2013

However the timetable laid out in the Host Venue Agreement provides a little more detail:

The Louis Vuitton Cup round robin – 13 July-4 August 2013 (including eight laydays)

Louis Vuitton Cup quarter finals (best of three) – 8-11 August 2013 (0 laydays)

Louis Vuitton Cup semi finals (best of five) – 16-19 August 2013 (0 laydays)

Louis Vuitton Cup challenger finals (best of seven) – 23 August-1 September (3 laydays)

The America’s Cup Match itself will be a best of nine affair with one race per day of one hour duration. Potential race days are 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20-22 September 2013.