32nd America's Cup schedule

For the first time in its history the 32nd America's Cup will be raced in Europe.

From the 23rd of June 2007 the Defender Alinghi will square off in the Final against the team which, at the end of a long selection process, will have emerged as the best of the eleven Challengers.This edition foresees a series of preparatory races leading to the Final; three years of racing divided in thirteen Acts which kicked off in July 2004 in Marseille, France.

In 2005 two Acts took place in Valencia (Spain), two in Malmø (Sweden) and two in Trapani (Italy). The contest between the teams unfolds through the traditional match race format (one versus one) and also through fleet races. All races are held on a four leg windward-leeward course (six legs in the Final). Starting from Act 4 all earned results are awarded an increasing importance based on a coefficient system. Depending on the cumulative points obtained at the end of the last Act, each Challenger will accrue a bonus (between 1 and 4 points).

The Challengers will begin the final phase of the selection with this bonus and the races are scheduled from the 18th to the 12th of June 2007.

Alinghi takes part in all Acts to facilitate the contest with all potential opponents and for show requirements, thereby competing for the annual title of World Champion.

Valencia Act 10 (11-18 May, match races), Valencia Act 11 (19-21 May, fleet races) and Valencia Act 12 (22 June – 3 July, match races) are scheduled for 2006.

The thirteenth and last Act will take place in Valencia from the 3rd to the 7th of April 2007 with the Fleet race formula.