Bringing together a wide range of one-design sail boats and other recreational watercraft, such as kiteboards, Access dinghies (with the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors), the 18-foot skiffs, stand-up paddleboards, and land racers, the AC OPEN is a series of events that will enhance the spectator experience at the America’s Cup Village as well as creating a link between users of San Francisco Bay and the America’s Cup.
Every one of our America’s Cup athletes started by sailing in community events like the ones we’re showcasing at the AC OPEN,” said Stephen Barclay the CEO of the America’s Cup.
“The AC OPEN is an exciting addition to the experience at the America’s Cup Village at Marina Green. This is already the best place to see the start of the races and the power reaching when the AC72s charge towards shore and the first turning mark. Now, fans can make it a full day experience, enjoying the AC OPEN events before and after racing.”
Johnny Heineken, the champion kiteboarder, had a taste of the AC OPEN experience two weeks ago, during the Kites and Big Cats Regatta, which served as a test bed for the AC OPEN platform.
“We’re going around the same courses as the America’s Cup boats and playing the same game,” said Heineken. “It’s kind of a fun and easy transition where we get to learn a board sport that’s exciting and high-performance, but play the same game we grew up with.”
The AC OPEN events are organized independently of the America’s Cup but Principal Race Officer John Craig and his team will be lending a supportive hand.
The full list of AC OPEN events at America’s Cup Village (Marina Green):
Aug 3-4 - Land Sailing at America’s Cup Park
Aug 6 - OnBoardSUP Yoga (Aug 6, 7, 9, 10, 17, 18, 21, 24, Sept 7, 8, 10, 12, 14)
Aug 9 - 420 regatta
Aug 10 - BAADS Open at America’s Cup Park
Aug 11 - Outrigger Canoe
Aug 11 - Windsurf Freestyle
Aug 16-18 - Open Bic High-Wind Slalom
Aug 16 - Kites Big Air
Aug 21 - Cort’s Kites
Aug 24 - Prone Paddle
Aug 24 - Windsurf CalCup
Aug 25 - SUP
Aug 25 - F18 AC OPEN
Aug 31-Sept 2 - SUP World Championship
Sept 7 - Hobie 16′
Sept 7-15 - 18′ Skiff World Championship
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