America's Cup World Series

I just discovered that the America's Cup World Series will be in Bermuda 10/16-18/2015. I'll be arriving in Bermuda at 11am on 10/18/2015 via the NCL Dawn. Does anyone know if I'll be able to catch any of the last race? There is no info online anywhere yet about the timing of the races, so I'm hoping someone who has attended in past years can give me an idea of what to expect. Thanks in advance!

This event has not been held in Bermuda in the past. As I understand it, this is only the second time the America's Cup World Series has been contested. The first time was in 2011-2013 as a lead up to the 2013 America's Cup, and Bermuda wasn't one of the race locations. The 2017 America's Cup will be contested in Bermuda, so presumably that's why they were also awarded one of the World series events in 2015.

This event has not been held in Bermuda in the past. As I understand it, this is only the second time the America's Cup World Series has been contested. The first time was in 2011-2013 as a lead up to the 2013 America's Cup, and Bermuda wasn't one of the race locations. The 2017 America's Cup will be contested in Bermuda, so presumably that's why they were also awarded one of the World series events in 2015.

Thanks for the info! I guess I'll just have to keep an eye on the America's Cup website for race timing.

Well, still no timing posted, but here is the link to the most current info, for anyone else who might be interested - http://acws-bermuda.americascup.com/en/ac-world-series-bermuda.html

I read either here on CC or a Celebrity Cruiser fan page that the American team is already down there practicing and they dock next to the Summit.

I read either here on CC or a Celebrity Cruiser fan page that the American team is already down there practicing and they dock next to the Summit.

I just arrived home yesterday after a 1 week land stay in Bermuda. We stayed on a boat in the dockyard and yes Team Oracle the US team has their headquarters there. I was able to purchase some Americas Cup souvenirs hat and tshirt in a store Coopers in Hamilton so far the only store that is selling any.

Here is a capture of the US yacht. If you are on the ship looking at the dockyard the base is to the left of the Pier 41 Dockshop

@Emmy Thanks for posting the photo. So exciting! Also the heads up about the shop in Hamilton selling the merchandise.

@Emmy Thanks for posting the photo. So exciting! Also the heads up about the shop in Hamilton selling the merchandise.

Welcome :) The people of Bermuda are very excited about this event.

This is the store I purchased my hat and tshirt. A.S. Cooper and Sons in Hamilton

As the ship should be getting in the morning (8am?), you should have plenty of time to catch the racing.

Normally, most sailing races don't start until around 10am. If it's going to be broadcast back to Europe, you are probably going to be looking at an afternoon start so it can have a primetime audience.

One of the main reasons Bermuda was award the America's Cup proper was for the European audience and this also may hold true for the World Series Races.

As the ship should be getting in the morning (8am?), you should have plenty of time to catch the racing.

 

Normally, most sailing races don't start until around 10am. If it's going to be broadcast back to Europe, you are probably going to be looking at an afternoon start so it can have a primetime audience.

 

One of the main reasons Bermuda was award the America's Cup proper was for the European audience and this also may hold true for the World Series Races.

The NCL Dawn actually doesn't arrive till 11am, which will still work if it's an afternoon start, but won't work at all if they sail in the morning. Oh well, time will tell!

I'll be curious to see what impact this will have on the Royal Naval Dockyard businesses being open that Sunday, as well as transportation around the island Sun through Tues. I would imagine this is a huge draw and crowds would be much larger that weekend?

Just wondering if being there on the 9th&10th we might view a practice race or atleast all the boats. I would think all the boats to be somewhere around the dockyard?

Don't think so because they are using cruise ships as hotel 4 the races.

Don't think so because they are using cruise ships as hotel 4 the races.

This is interesting. Can you tell more about this as I have not heard anything about it. Which ship or cruise line is being used? thanks

Don't think so because they are using cruise ships as hotel 4 the races.

This is interesting. Can you tell more about this as I have not heard anything about it. Which ship or cruise line is being used? thanks

They're talking about using cruise ships for the America's Cup in 2017, not the America's Cup World Series this October.

O sorry didn't know there where 2 different races .

They're talking about using cruise ships for the America's Cup in 2017, not the America's Cup World Series this October.

I was wondering and thought 2017. I have been thinking that cruise ships will be used to house spectators, officials and/or participants.

Interestingly when I vacationed in Bermuda last month for 1 week the customs form we filled out on the plane is ready for the America's Cup in Bermuda. :) :)

Thanks

For anyone interested, I finally found the schedule for the World Series in Bermuda!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

8:30am - 11:30am Launch Boats from Team Bases

11:00am -12:00pm Press Conference

12:00pm - 4:00pm St. George's Fish Fry & Regatta

6:00pm -10:00pm Cocktail Reception/Silent Auction/Dinner

Friday, October 16, 2015

1:00pm - 4:00pm Practice Racing

4:00pm Village Opens to public

5:00pm - 7:00pm Happy Hour with Entertainment

7:00pm - 8:00pm Opening Ceremony

8:00pm - 9:00pm Entertainment

10:00pm Fireworks from White’s Island

11:00pm Village Closes

Saturday, October 17, 2015

10:00am Village Opens to public

10:00am - 10:00pm Exhibitors Open/Food Court Open

10:30am - 12:30pm On Water Entertainment

12:30pm Dock Out Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm Teams Depart Moorings

2:00pm - 4:00pm Racing Day 1

7:00pm - 1:00am Live Entertainment

1:00am Village Closes

Sunday, October 18, 2015

10:00am Village Opens to public

10:00am - 6:00pm Exhibitors/Food Court Open

10:30am - 12:30pm On Water Entertainment

12:30pm Dock Out Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm Teams Depart Moorings

2:00pm - 4:00pm Racing Day 2

5:00pm - 6:30pm Awards Ceremony

7:00pm Village Closes

Just curious if anyone knows if the ferries are still going to run during the cup race? My guess is no, but I wondered if anything has been announced.