American Magic to Compete Against Italy in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-final
NYYC American Magic is set to compete against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final, a highly anticipated first-to-five match race series starting on September 14th in Barcelona, Spain.
This Semi-Final matchup was confirmed at a press conference in Barcelona, where American Magic secured their spot with impressive victories over their competitors. The team aims to bring the America’s Cup back to the New York Yacht Club after a 41-year wait.
The first race of the semi-final will kick off on September 14th, with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli choosing port entry for the opening match against American Magic. The semi-finals will run until September 19th, with teams competing in a match-racing format to secure five wins and advance to the finals. Tom Slingsby expressed confidence in American Magic‘s capabilities and looks forward to the competition.
Stay tuned for the full race schedule, and follow the action on www.sail-world.com for updates on the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals.
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