Louis Vuitton Cup Day 5: Highlights and Insights from the Cup Spy
Cup Spy: Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 5 – Two Key Matches
Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs. Orient Express Racing Team on Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin 1 Day 1 © David Maynard
Welcome to the Live Coverage of Day 5 of the Louis Vuitton Cup, September 3, 2024.
Our coverage includes live updates, video streams, real-time images from the racecourse, mark rounding statistics, times, margins, and additional commentary.
Four races are scheduled for today. The Match of the Day is Match 16 between Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Orient Express, a crucial contest that may determine which team faces elimination. Another key matchup is Match 17, featuring Emirates Team NZ against Luna Rossa.
Race Summaries:
Race 16: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs. Orient Express
Dockout in Barcelona
Louis Vuitton Cup Points and Leaderboard after Day 4
Series Format:
The competition consists of two phases of Round Robin racing, with a total of four races scheduled. Six teams are competing, with two teams racing twice today. The pairings for the day can be viewed in the graphic below.
Weather Prognosis:
America’s Cup Weather Partner PredictWind has provided a dedicated Race Weather Center that gives fans access to detailed weather breakdowns, live webcams, and historical weather data provided by experienced meteorologists.
Forecast for Race Day 5:
Tuesday, September 3rd: A high-level trough with cold air in the upper atmosphere will lead to unstable weather over Barcelona in the coming days. Mid-day might see a chance of showers, but the afternoon is expected to be dry and cloudy. Wind forecasts are uncertain, with most models predicting a weak Easterly wind of 4 to 7 knots, while a few high-resolution models see the possibility of winds ranging from 8 to 12 knots, coming from the East-North-East. The sea state will likely remain calm, with land temperatures peaking at around 28°C and 26°C over the water.
Wednesday, September 4th: We expect deteriorating weather with rain and the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A strong Northerly wind affecting the Mediterranean will weaken before reaching Barcelona, producing waves nearing 1 meter with a 4-second period on the racecourse. In the afternoon, wind forecasts remain uncertain, with anticipated North-East winds averaging 5 to 10 knots but potentially stronger under convective cells.
Course Location:
Crew Lists:
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