The Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger Selection Series started on Thursday August 29th. This is the point where every race and every point matters as this double round robin will determine the Challenger to race against the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.

There are two phases of Round Robin racing, four races are scheduled to be sailed, with six teams competing and two of those will be sailing twice.

Standings as of Day 4, the first phase of the Round Robin:

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 4 – Ineos Britannia 3 – NYYC American Magic 2 – Orient Express Racing Team 1 – Alinghi Red Bull Racing 0 (These are without the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand – whose race wins don’t count.)

Team USA raced Emirates Team New Zealand on Day 4 and said it was a nail-biter from start to finish!

While no points were at stake in this race, the intense competition gave American Magic valuable insights. Paul Goodison commented, “Good start and tremendous work by the cyclors. We’ll sharpen a few things up and come back stronger, continuing to progress and improve.”

Stay tuned! Racing the second phase of the round robins starts on Tuesday, Sept 3. Anything can happen!

 

 

September 01, 2024. Louis Vuitton Cup, Race Day 4. NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC, EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND

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