34th AMERICAS CUP

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

San Francisco, Calif. (December 31, 2010) – Saturday, January 01, 2011

Competition for oldest trophy in international sport once again returns to American waters

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America's Cup.

"We sought a venue that fulfills our promise – to showcase the best sailors in the world competing on the fastest boats," said Richard Worth, Chairman, America's Cup Event Authority. "And hosting the America's Cup in San Francisco will realize that promise."

"We thank Mayor Newsom, Board President Chiu, Supervisor Mirkarimi and all of the Board of Supervisors, the staff at City Hall and the Port Authority, Mark Buell and San Francisco America's Cup Organizing Committee, and all who have worked so diligently on securing the bid," Worth continued. "We look forward to working closely with City of San Francisco over the coming months to create a world-class America's Cup event, and a large and lasting beneficial impact on the City.".......Yachting Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

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