The most important sailing competition will be held in the Olympic city in 2024. The participating teams have begun to build their bases and the transformation works of Port Vell and Port Olímpic have already begun.
The America’s Cup, also known as the “Copa América”, dates back to 1851 when the Real Escuadrón de Yates club organized the regatta and provided the prize that would win the winner, in full celebration of the Great Exhibition in London. The also known “Hundred Guineas Cup” is nicknamed for the value of the silver ewer that was designed in 1848 by the Marquess of Anglesey and would serve as a trophy.
The schooner America won the race around the Isle of Wight in England and this allowed the United States to exercise the right to challenge other countries and defend the trophy in the following race. Over time, the America’s Cup has undergone many changes and has introduced innovations and new rules that have generated the development of state-of-the-art sailboats.
The last edition was won by Emirates Team New Zealand in 2021. Teams from the United States and New Zealand have dominated the competition in recent years.
Over the years, the America’s Cup has seen many changes and innovations, from the introduction of new rules to the development of state-of-the-art sailboats. This fact has generated an improvement for the sport and for nautical innovation. In recent years the competition has been dominated by teams from the United States and New Zealand. Emirates Team New Zealand won the most recent edition of the cup in 2021.
The teams that will compete in 2024 in Barcelona are the following:
- Emirates Team New Zealand
- Ineos Britannia
- Alingi Red Bull Racing
- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team
- NYYC American Magic
- K-Challenge
The Alingi Red Bull sailboat sails off the coast of Barcelona and prepares for the competition in the 2024 Copa America
Barcelona prepares to host the America’s Cup sailing
Work has begun in the Port Vell of Barcelona to house the bases of the teams participating in the event. During the winter, training and improvements to the designs of the boats have been carried out, as well as the improvement of navigation techniques.
The organizer of the event, America’s Cup Event Limited, aims to expand and connect with a broader audience in Catalonia and Spain.
In the entire area of Port Vell, the works are taking place as the construction of the bases of the teams progresses at a good pace. For the participating teams, winter training has been intense: launching new boats, materializing new design ideas and perfecting navigation techniques thanks to the long hours spent in the water.
Spreading the message of the America’s Cup throughout Catalonia and Spain, and being able to connect with a wider audience are two key purposes for America’s Cup Event Limited; Grant Dalton, its executive director, has stated that he is enthusiastic about the choice of Barcelona as the venue for the competition in its 37th edition, which, both due to its infrastructures and its reputation, is an ideal city to hold this type of event.
Vilanova i la Geltrú will host the preliminary days of the 37AC 2024
On March 28, the Olympic city celebrated the first anniversary of the designation as the venue for the event for 2024, and apart from the transformation and improvement works of Port Vell and Port Olímpic, it will also be held between March 14 and 17. September one day of training and three of competition in Vilanova i la Geltrú, as preliminary days of the competition. As more as more, up to three more preliminary regattas would be held, of which only one has been confirmed in Barcelona in the month of August.
The institutions and organizations of Vilanova i la Geltrú appreciate the choice to host these preliminary tests and see the event as an opportunity to spread a good image of the city worldwide, meeting expectations. The Catalan coast grows as a reference for this sport and promotes sports and leisure tourism in maritime activities.
The benefits of sailing
Sailing is a sport that offers a wide variety of benefits for physical and mental health. Here are some of the main benefits of doing sailing sports:
- Improved cardiovascular health: Being an activity that requires a lot of physical effort, it can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease. It could also improve blood circulation.
- Muscle strengthening: sailing is a very demanding sport that improves the strength and resistance of the abdomen, arms and legs. It can help prevent injuries and improve the physical performance of the body.
- Improved coordination: it is a sport that requires great coordination between the body and mind and a lot of balance. This is beneficial for other physical activities, daily life and general health.
- Reduces stress: it is a relaxing and meditative activity. Contact with water and wind makes you experience a sense of peace and tranquility that helps reduce stress and anxiety.
- Connection with nature: it is an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the natural environment. Contact with water, sun and wind generates a feeling of freedom and well-being that can be very positive for mental and physical health.
Sailing is a very complete physical activity that offers a wide variety of benefits for physical and mental health.
From Catvents we encourage you to practice these very complete sports and we offer you the opportunity to get started through our services, such as our sailing trip in Barcelona, in which you can be part of the crew helping the skipper raise the sail and carry the rudder for a few minutes. You can receive more information through our WhatsApp / phone 639 433 079 or by filling out our contact form.
Julián Guisado
