Chicago to host America’s Cup World Series event

Thursday, 17 Sep, 2015 0

Despite having the moniker ‘Windy City’ Chicago doesn’t have the yachting cachet of Newport or San Diego, but that could soon change.

Chicago has been chosen to host a Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series next year and will be the first taking place on fresh water in the competition’s 164-year history.

Taking place at Navy pier from June 10 – 12, it is a qualifying event for the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda.

"Chicago is a world-class city, and Navy Pier’s lakefront architecture creates the perfect sailing venue to showcase the excitement of the modern America’s Cup," said Sir Russell Coutts, America’s Cup Event Authority CEO.

"Regardless of wind direction, spectators are guaranteed up-close racing action.

"When the international sailing world arrives in Chicago next summer, they will understand why Lake Michigan is called the third coast," said Chicagoan Don Wilson, founder of Chicago Match Race Center and chairman of the America’s Cup World Series Chicago.
    
"Thanks to our partners, including Navy Pier and the Chicago Sports Commission, we are building the foundation for stadium sailing and the America’s Cup in Chicago," Wilson added.



 

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