The America’s Cup is launching a tour leading up to the 2017 America’s Cup races in Bermuda. The mission is twofold: to spark new excitement in the current yachting community about the latest America’s Cup racing; and to engage the next generation of America’s Cup fans by highlighting the technologies that have elevated the sport to its present state.
Tucker Thompson, the TV and Public Host of the 35th America’s Cup, is offering entertaining presentations about the event to yacht clubs and organizations throughout the United States and worldwide.
In conjunction, Troy Sears will take the modern replica of the world’s most famous racing yacht, America, to sailing communities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. This will give sailing fans of all ages a chance to sail back in time aboard a replica of the vessel that first won the America’s Cup in 1851.
Together they present the ultimate America’s Cup experience and, on special occasions, they will be joined by the America’s Cup trophy itself.
“The goal of this tour is to celebrate the event’s storied history and infuse a new level of excitement and involvement in the America’s Cup now and for generations to come,” said Sears.
“The tradition of the America’s Cup is about pushing the envelope of what’s possible in yacht design, technology, and innovation,” said Thompson. “And the current version of the America’s Cup is a modern example of that.”
The tour is slated to launch in July 2015 out of San Diego, California, and the yachtAmerica will embark on a North American voyage, serving as an official ambassador of the America’s Cup.
Seperately, Tucker Thompson is now taking bookings at yacht clubs, boat shows and other events, for his presentations.
Contact Tucker Thompson at tucker.thompson@americascup.com
America’s Cup Tour
According to Troy Sears of Next Level Sailing, the America’s Cup licensed partner for the America’s Cup Tour, this opportunity is about more than engaging the yachting community in discussions about the current state of America’s Cup racing.
“It’s also about generating greater interest and awareness among today’s youth. We’re looking forward to welcoming young minds aboard America to explore the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM disciplines) that have always been an integral part of America’s Cup racing.”
“I am a lifelong fan of both the America’s Cup and the yacht America,” said Tucker Thompson. “I can’t imagine a more perfect complement to the tour than for sailing fans to have the ability to sail aboard the yacht by day and celebrate the event at night.” Thompson, who will often sail aboard America, also plans to offer live auctions at each venue to benefit junior sailing programs and foundations or local charities.
Scheduling a Visit from the America on the America’s Cup Tour
When you schedule a visit by the yacht America on the America’s Cup Tour we will work with you on all of your event details and provide you with press kits and a guide on making your event a complete success.
Tour presentations made by Tucker Thompson or Troy Sears are part of the Tour visit and included as part of your event. Additionally, we will provide graphic displays and multimedia presentations that can be used throughout your event date.
Events, including sailing aboard America, can be structured as a private members only event, a public community event, or a mix of both over the course of the day. Sailing aboard America can be an afternoon sail, sunset cocktail cruise, or both, for up to 76 passengers per sail. Additionally, we can also accommodate dockside tours of Americaon your event date. Your event date for the America’s Cup Tour is for the full day.
On select dates, the America’s Cup trophy may be available to join the Tour. Please inquire as to its availability and cost along with your request for a visit on the America’s Cup Tour.
The America’s Cup Tour wants to visit as many places as possible and spark the interests of the next generation of sailing enthusiasts. So, whether your club or organization is small or large, we look forward to your inquiry and will work with you on making a Tour visit a reality.
To reserve your official, America’s Cup Tour visit, please contact us well in advance atofficial.tour@americascup.com
For additional details, contact:
John Berry at 949.422.8830
Troy Sears at 858.922.6007
America’s Cup Tour Schedule – Yacht America
2015 – West Coast Leg
July 3 – 5 —- San Diego Bay
July 8 – 12 —- Alamitos Bay | Long Beach | Port of LA | Marina del Rey
July 15 – 19 —- Channel Islands Harbor | Ventura | Santa Barbara
July 22 —- Morro Bay
July 24 – 25 —- Monterey Bay | Half Moon Bay
July 29 – Aug 2 —- San Francisco Bay
August 5 —- Coos Bay
August 7 – 9 —- Portland
August 13 – 15 —- Seattle | Puget Sound
August 19 – 22 —- Vancouver | Victoria
August 28 – 29 —- San Francisco Bay
Aug 31 – Sep 2 —- Santa Barbara to Oceanside
* Schedule may change based upon demand of bookings.
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