The 37th America’s Cup sees the inclusion of both Women’s and Youth events — developed to create new, accelerated, inclusive pathways for the growing global talent pool of female and young sailors. Taking place this month and next, these races are set to be some of the highlights of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, attracting the next generation of foiling superstars who have the perfect platform to showcase their talents to the world.
The Puig Women’s America’s Cup — fittingly sponsored by champions of women in sport, Puig — is the first time women’s teams will compete, and it’s set to be one of the highlights of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. 12 teams from 12 countries composed entirely of women will race, with six invited teams from Spain, The Netherlands, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Australia joining the six established, official participants representing New Zealand, Great Britain, Italy, Switzerland, the United States and France. The winning team will take ownership of a striking trophy following the final on October 13th, which was designed by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola to aptly commemorate this historic moment in women’s sport.
Puig Women’s America’s Cup
5th — 13th October
The third time Youth teams have been invited to participate in the America’s Cup, this year’s race will see teams from all participating countries battle it out for top spot in the Unicredit Youth America’s Cup. Teams from both the Women’s and Youth events will race in one-design AC40 foiling monohulls — with controls, sails, foils and mechanisms standardised, so as to ensure the emphasis is firmly on race-craft, positioning and foiling technique. Promising a fast and furious competition, the AC40 has top speeds of around 45 knots (85km/h), and four fixed positions: two pod-seats on each side of the hull.
Unicredit Youth America’s Cup
17th — 26th September
