Bermuda Readies for Americas Cup

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The 35th America’s Cup will take place in Bermuda, with the iconic Great Sound set as the race course area where the new America’s Cup Class boats from each competing nation will race for the America’s Cup in 2017.

Bermuda, 650 miles off the east coast of the United States, boasts; a mild, year-round climate, championship golf courses, a vast array of watersports, pink sand beaches, and a wealth of historic sites.

The event is to be held on the Great Sound race course area in Bermuda, where teams representing six nations will race for the America’s Cup in May and June, of 2017.

The America’s Cup is partnered with Louis Vuitton as the title partner of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers and the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs.

Louis Vuitton is also the presenting partner of the 35th America’s Cup Match, presented by Louis Vuitton.

Bermuda, the ultimate island getaway. Enjoy British charm and Island soul in mild year-round weather, with championship golf, a vast array of watersports, legendary pink sand beaches, and a wealth of historic sites.

Inspired by the natural beauty of the island and the first class facilities it has to offer, including excellent golf courses, 5-star luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants and charming towns, yacht agents BWA Yachting supported locally by Bermuda Yacht Services has put together a bespoke package of activities for participants to experience during the America’s Cup.

The America’s Cup is supported by

  • BMW
  • Bremont
  • ORACLE
  • XL Catlin
  • Bermuda Tourism Authority
  • Gosling’s
  • Sperry
  • Toast Vodka
  • Sail Racing
  • Appleby
  • BF&M
  • Butterfield Bank
  • Butterfield & Vallis
  • Moët & Chandon
  • PwC
  • Hamilton Princess & Beach Club