5 - 13 October 2024 : The Women’s America's Cup is a new initiative launched as part of the 37th America's Cup in 2024, marking the first time an official women’s competition is included in the prestigious sailing event. The goal of the Women’s America's Cup is to provide a platform for the world’s best female sailors to compete at the highest level, fostering gender inclusivity in the sport of sailing and broadening opportunities for female sailors to showcase their talent in a global competition.
REGATTA FINAL
OP-ED: Disorganised Women’s America’s Cup Leaves Fans Disappointed
Italy Takes Victory in the First Puig Women’s America’s Cup Final
QUALIFICATION SERIES DAY 5 - FRIDAY 11
The Top Three Group A Teams are Decided in the Early Final Group A Race
QUALIFICATION SERIES DAY 4 - THURSDAY 10
Day Abandonded Due To Lack Of Wind
Race 5: Turbulent Waters Test Teams in the Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Weather Today In Barcelona
QUALIFICATION SERIES - DAY 3 (TUESDAY 8)
Opinion: Puig Women’s America’s Cup: Group B Battles in Barcelona Waters
Race 4: Sweden Triumphs as Group B Concludes in Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Race 3: Attempt 2: Sweden’s Third Win Dominates Todays Action
Race 3: First Attempt: Drama as Final Race Abandoned
Race 2: Sweden Secures Another Win on Challenging Day
Race 1: Sweden Shines At The Start Of The Day In Puig Women’s America’s Cup
QUALIFICATION SERIES - DELAY DAY (Monday 7)
Racing Postponed In The Puig Women’s America’s Cup – Next Race 10PM 8/10 NZT
Todays Weather In Barcelona
QUALIFICATION SERIES Day 2 (Sunday 6)
Race 4: Dutch Dominate Final Race on Day Two
Race 3: Dutch Masterclass Secures Victory
Race 2: Australia Shines as Windy Drama Unfolds at Women’s America’s Cup
Race 1: Sweden Claims Victory in Thrilling Women’s America’s Cup Race
Todays Weather In Barcelona
QUALIFICATION SERIES Day 1 (Saturday 5)
Opinion: Luna Rossa Shines as the Team to Beat After Day One of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup
Race 4: Italy Surges to Victory in a Thrilling Foiling Duel
Race 3: Luna Rossa and UK Shine on Day One of Historic Women’s America’s Cup
Race 2: Exhilarating 2nd Race of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup: A Windless Battle for Glory
Race 1: Great Britain Shines in Thrilling First Race of Women’s America’s Cup
Todays Weather In Barcelona
BEHIND THE SCENES
Back to the Future: J Class Joins AC75 & AC40 Fleets in Barcelona
Gemma Jones: The Nacra 17 Specialist with Olympic Pedigree
Liv Mackay: The Rising Star of New Zealand Women’s Sailing
Erica Dawson: Pioneering Sailor of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Molly Meech: Rising Star of the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
Jo Aleh: Veteran Sailor and Trailblazer for the New Zealand Women’s America’s Cup Team
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