Louis Vuitton Cup
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The Louis Vuitton Cup is one of the most famous and prestigious competitions in the sport of yachting. The Louis Vuitton Cup was created to choose among growing numbers of potential challengers which team will have the opportunity to compete in what has been called the “holy grail” of yachting competitions, the America's Cup. Once the winner of the Louis Vuitton, the challenger has been determined, they will continue on to face the reigning champion in the America’s Cup. The Louis Vuitton Cup hosts 13 "Acts" of competition, with the first 3 acts not awarding points toward rankings. Some challengers do not enter the competition by the start of the acts. Rules for the current races (2005-2007) stipulate that ranking points awarded for each act of competition will increase as they get closer to the final. For acts taking place in 2005, standard points were awarded, with 11 ranking points for a first place finish, and points awarded decreasing based on placing. Acts in 2006 double the points, with 22 ranking points for first place, and the final act 13 which takes place in 2007 will award triple points, giving 33 points to the winner.
Incomplete Louis Vuitton Cup Winners
| Year | Winning vessel | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Alinghi, (Switzerland) | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 2000 | Luna Rossa Challenge, (Italy) | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 1995 | Black Magic (New Zealand) | San Diego, United States |
| 1992 | Il Moro di Venezia (Italy) | San Diego, United States |
| 1987 | Stars and Stripes '87, (United States) | Fremantle, Australia |
| 1983 | Australia II (Australia) | Newport, United States |
External links
- [America's Cup] Official Website for the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia
- [AC 32 Challenger Commission] Official website of the Challenger Commission for the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia
- [Team Alinghi] Official website the America's Cup Defender
- [BMW Oracle Racing] Official website of Challenger of Record of the America's Cup
- [BMW Oracle Racing Blog] Tom Ehman's Insider Blog
- [CupInfo.com] America's Cup News and Information for 2007
- [Valencia Sailing] Website with original photos and commentary on all America's Cup related activity
- [Cup In Europe web site] Exhaustive information, photos and commentary in French.
- [Mariantic] America's Cup News & Views
- [2007AC.com - America's Cup Forums]
- [Accommodation-Valencia2007] Accommodation for the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia
- [interiors of the New York Yacht Club, including the trophy room that was the long-time resting place of the America's Cup]
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