Louis Vuitton Cup Day 16: Light Winds Forecasted for Second Day of Finals
Cup Spy – Day 16: Louis Vuitton Cup light winds expected on the second day of Finals. The Royal Yacht Squadron’s INEOS Britannia and Circolo della Vela Sicilia’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will compete in two races on Finals Day 2, Saturday, September 28. A weak onshore flow from the East-South-East is forecasted to start at around 5 knots and build up to 10 knots in the afternoon.
The America’s Cup Weather Partner, PredictWind, offers detailed daily weather breakdowns for fans to access. A sunny day with colder temperatures is expected for the races on Saturday. The Louis Vuitton Cup Finals Match 3 between GBR and ITA is set to begin at 14:10hrs CET, followed by Match 4 at 15:15hrs CET.
The Finals follow the America’s Cup format with 13 races scheduled, where the winner is the first to score 7 points. Two races are planned each day with wind limits set between 6.5 to 21 knots. Our coverage includes live video, updated images, mark rounding stats, and other commentary. Virtual Eye from ARL allows viewers to replay races or key moments.
For more information on the Louis Vuitton Cup – Finals – Day 2, crew lists, and Virtual Eye coverage, visit www.sail-world.com.
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