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America´s Cup - Louis Vuitton Acts 10 and 11
Valencia is to host the 32nd edition of the America’s Cup in 2007, and is preparing itself for the most important event on the sailing calendar, along with the preliminary acts that go with it.
The different regattas to be disputed as preliminary acts for the America’s Cup in June 2007 include Louis Vuitton Acts 10 and 11, to be held in May 2006, off Valencia. Louis Vuitton Act 10 (match race) will be held from 11 May, while Act 11 (fleet race) gets underway a few days later, 19 May.
For more information: check the America’s Cup official website. http://www.americascup.com/en/
| 2006 Calendar
ACT 10 From June 22 through July 3 in Valencia. 2007 Calendar ACT 13 From June 1 through 12. |
copyright ACM 2006 |
| Start Date | May 11, 2006 |
|---|---|
| End Date | May 21, 2006 |
Created: 2006-04-11 10:13:42 | Updated: 2006-06-12 10:54:05
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