Louis Vuitton Cup Day 4: Highlights and Insights from Sail-World
Cup Spy: Louis Vuitton Cup – Day 4 Live Coverage
Welcome to the Live Coverage of Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup – September 1, 2024.
Race Summaries:
Race 12: Alinghi Red Bull Racing vs Emirates Team New Zealand
Sunday’s Program:
Match 12: SUI vs NZL
Match 13: GBR vs FRA
Match 14: SUI vs ITA
Match 15: USA vs NZL
Louis Vuitton Cup Points and Leaderboard after Day 3:
Series Format:
The competition features two phases of Round Robin racing. Four races are scheduled with six teams competing, including two teams that will sail twice. More details about the pairings can be found in the graphic below.
Weather Prognosis:
Forecast for Race Day 4:
On Sunday, September 1, morning showers in Barcelona are expected to clear before racing begins. The wind forecast for the afternoon is somewhat uncertain due to the unsettled weather in the morning. By early afternoon, the wind is expected to come from the East-North East at around 6 to 10 knots, shifting to more East-South East as the day progresses. The sea state will be relatively calm with waves around 0.5 meters, and sunshine is anticipated to return in the late afternoon.
Course Location:
Crew Lists:
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