America's Cup World Series Finale July 1

June 29 - Day 2 America's Cup World Series Racing

It was all about Oracle Team USA on Day 2 of America's Cup World Series racing in Newport!  On the second day of racing in Newport, Oracle Team USA Spithill continued their winning streak winning the Fleet Race.

The match race semi finals were dominated by TEAM USA making it an all America's Final on Sunday.  Stay tuned, the competition at the America's Cup World Series in Newport is just heating up!

Amazing America's Cup Sailing in Newport!

June 28 - Day 1 of America's Cup World Series Racing

Oracle Team USA Spithill leads the Fleet Racing after Day 1 of the America's Cup World Series in Newport.  Do you think his team is the fastest or he was just lucky yesterday because it was his Birthday?  Stay tuned today to find out!

Great shot of Oracle Team USA Spithill as seen from on board 

America's Cup 12 Meter Contender, Heritage. 

    

Team Oracle Gets Ready for Sailing

Even America's Cup sailors have to lug sails!  Check out Team Oracle getting ready for America's Cup World Series practice sailing in Newport.

  

 

America's Cup World Series Racing Starts TODAY

America's Cup Racing returns to Newport!  The action starts today, June 28 at 12:00pm with the final race on Sunday, July 1.  Here's what you need to know:

America's Cup World Series Racing Schedule

Thursday, June 28
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
12pm - 4pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Friday, June 29
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Saturday, June 30
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes

Sunday, July 1
11am - America’s Cup Village opens; Exploration Zone open
2:30pm - 5pm - AC World Series Newport – Championship Racing, fleet and match racing finals
7pm - America’s Cup Village closes



America's Cup World Series Race Course

America's Cup Race Boats


AC45's
HULL LENGTH -13.45 m (44 feet)
MAXIMUM BEAM -6.90 m (22.6 feet)
MAST HEIGHT - 21.50 m (70.5 feet)
MAST HEIGHT WITH EXTENSION - 25.5 m (83.5 feet)
MAXIMUM DRAFT - 2.70 m (8.8 feet)
DISPLACEMENT - 1400 kgs (3,086 pounds)
WING AREA - 83.5 sqm (900 square feet)
WING AREA WITH EXTENSION - 92.2 sqm (992 square feet)
JIB AREA - 48 sqm (516 square feet)
GENNAKER AREA - 125 sqm (1,345 square feet)
CREW - 5 people


America's Cup World Series Race Competitors
Six Countries, Eight Boats

ORACLE TEAM USA SPITHILL
San Francisco, USA
Skipper: James Spithill

ORACLE TEAM USA COUTTS
San Francisco, USA
Skipper: Russell Coutts

TEAM KOREA
Gyeonggi, Korea
Skipper: Nathan Outteridge

ENERGY TEAM
Paris, France
Skipper: Loïck Peyron

LUNA ROSSA—PIRANHA
Palermo, Italy
Helmsman: Chris Draper

LUNA ROSSA—SWORDFISH
Palermo, Italy
Helmsman: Paul Campbell-James

ARTEMIS RACING
Stockholm, Sweden
Skipper: Te r r y H u t c h in s on

EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND
Auckland, New Zealand
Skipper: Dean Barker


America's Cup World Series Viewing


From Land:  The Fort Adams America's Cup Race Village is the best place from land.  General admission tickets during race days (June 28 – July 1) are $10 per person per day, with children 12 and under free.  Parking at the Fort is $20 during race days or you can hop on Oldport Marine's water taxi from downtown Newport.

From Sea:  View all the America's Cup action from aboard a former America's Cup contender.  We are offering sails from 2-5pm on June 28 to July 1 aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts. Tickets are $125/person and include race viewing followed by interactive sailing aboard our 12 Meter yachts.  Evening Sail Cruises also available June 28 to July 1!


From Afar:  Watch the racing live from Newport on the America's Cup YouTube Channel and the Racing Finals will be broadcast live on NBC on July 1.  Here is the link for Day 1 of the racing!

Feeling the need for speed in Newport!

Great video of the final day of the America's Cup World Series practice in Newport!  Let the racing begin!

Live Webcam of America's Cup Village in Newport

Newport Meets the America's Cup Skippers

Inside the America's Cup World Series Village

The America's Cup World Series Village is now open in Newport.  Check out these pictures from our recent visit to Newport's race village!  

  

  

Celebrate 4th of July with Sailing in Newport

4th of July in Newport, Rhode Island

Set sail this 4th of July week aboard a 12 Meter Yacht!

Sail aboard the America's Cup 12 Meter yachts of Newport, Rhode Island.  Salute summer in style with a sail aboard one of our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts.  Whether you are visiting Newport for the day or the week, with a group or just by yourself, 12 Meter Charters has a sailing experience for you!

Throughout the 4th of July weekend we are offering Harbor Sail Cruises, $73/person for a two hour sail.  Participate in the sailing or just sit back and enjoy the sights!  Call for tickets or book online!

4th of July Week Sailing Schedule

Monday, July 2 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Tuesday, July 3 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 4 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 4 - 7:30pm Fireworks Cruise $99/person
*Newport Fireworks

Thursday, July 5 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Friday, July 6 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday, July 7 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, July 7 - - 7:30pm Fireworks Cruise $99/person *Jamestown Fireworks

Sunday, July 8 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Looking for a more intimate excursion?  Book a private charter and an America's Cup yacht is yours to cruise beautiful Narragansett Bay in style.  Rates start at $950 and accommodates up to 15 guests.  Sailing times are still available for the holiday week.  Call 401-851-1216 for details.  We love answering questions.

Let us welcome you aboard for a spectacular 4th of July experience!

America's Cup Sailing in Newport!

Old Meets New, a photo by dgr401 on Flickr.

Old meets New! Columbia US16, the first 12-Meter to win the America's Cup in 1958 sails past the French America's Cup catamaran Corum at Newport, RI.

America's Cup Racers Resting in Newport Harbor

Resting after a long day of sailing in Newport, Rhode Island!  More sailing tomorrow!

Countdown to the America's Cup World Series in Newport!

Just a few more days until the America's Cup racing starts in Newport.  Join 12 Meter Charters in Newport for this amazing event!

America's Cup Race Village Opens in Newport

The America's Cup World Series Race Village opened today, Saturday, June 23 at Fort Adams in Newport.  The America's Cup Village will be open June 23-27: 11am-5pm; June 28 – July 1: 11am-7pm.  Here is the map of the race village.

America's Cup racing will begin on Thursday, June 28 and will finish on Sunday, July 1.  For more information visit the America's Cup website.  Don't miss this opportunity to see America's Cup racing in Newport, Rhode Island!

Meet the America's Cup Sailors in Newport

Newport to Bermuda Race Results

And the winner is...

Carina leading the pack at the start in Newport!

Carina wins the coveted St. David's Lighthouse trophy in the Newport to Bermuda Race!  This is the third Lighthouse Trophy for Carina and the second in a row.  This ties Carina with Finisterre as the boat with the most lighthouses on her trophy rack.  Carina finished at 6:16PM in Bermuda and had a corrected time of 45:08:16. The US Naval Academy’s new Navy 44, Defiance, was second in Class 3 behind Carina and also second in the St. David’s Lighthouse Division.  For more about Carina's win and the full Bermuda Race Results visit their website.

Carina leading Bandana at the Newport start.

 Carina leading the pack.

Leading the way to Bermuda!

America's Cup Racers in Newport again!

Welcome back to Newport!  This week the AC45's have started practicing for the upcoming America's Cup World Series in Newport!  Here are some great shots of the current America's Cup racers as seen from aboard our former America's Cup 12 Meter racers.  Don't miss this opportunity to see America's Cup Racing in Newport!  

  

  

  

Happy Summer Solstice from Newport, Rhode Island!

Today is the Summer Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere. The actual moment of the solstice will occur at about 7:09 p.m. this evening, while the sun sits directly above the Pacific Ocean to the west of Hawaii. It's the longest day of the year (and the shortest night).  Today we will have over 15 hours of daylight!  

We are so excited for the summer of 2012, check out all these great events coming up in Newport this summer.

• Newport Flower Show - June
• America's Cup World Series Racing – June – set sail with 12 Meter Charters for viewing!
• Newport's 4th of July Celebration – July 4 – Fireworks Cruises available!
• Tall Ships Festival - July
• Black Ships Festival - July
• Newport Music Festival - July
• Newport International Polo - July, August
• The Newport Folk Festival - August
• The Newport Jazz Festival - August

12 Meter Charters looks forward to welcoming you aboard during the 2012 summer!