One Dead After America’s Cup Boat Capsizes
Tragedy in the waters on the Bay Thursday as a member of the Swedish America’s Cup team died after the team’s boat capsized near Treasure Island.
Oracle Catamaran Capsizes in San Francisco Bay
An Oracle Team USA catamaran capsized Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco Bay as the team was completing training exercises for the America’s Cup.
Eight America’s Cup Instagram Highlights
The first San Francisco America’s Cup World Series regatta is done after racing finished yesterday in San Francisco Bay with Oracle Team USA in first place.
Free Events This Week
There’s free fun all over the city this week with the J-Pop Summit Festival, America’s Cup sailing action, Speakeasy’s 15th Anniversary party and local skateboarders and chili chefs facing off at Potrero del Sol Skatepark.
Another Twist for the America’s Cup Race in SF
In the seemingly endless soap opera that is bringing the America’s Cup to San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee and the America’s Cup Event Authority announced a consolidated venue plan on Monday that doesn’t include Piers 30-32.
Board of Supervisors to Vote on New America’s Cup Agreement
Following a lengthy meeting this week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee voted 2-1 to move forward with an agreement between city officials and organizers of the America’s Cup race.
Yet Another America’s Cup Financial Woe
Add this one to the list of financial woes plaguing the America’s Cup competition set to sail through SF in 2013. According to the city’s controller, the organization needs to come up with some cold hard cash and they need to do it now, or else taxpayers may be picking up the bill.
Catamaran Capsizes During America’s Cup Demo
It was meant as a preview of the catamarans that will be used in the 2013 America’s Cup race in San Francisco, expected to be some of the fastest boats in the long-storied history of the race.
America’s Cup Dates Announced
The dates for the America’s Cup – you know that little international sailing race that’s going to be completely taking over the piers and the Bay – have been set: Sept. 7, 2013 – Sept 22, 2013 (or even earlier if the winner emerges before the 9th and final round). Before all this, however, is The Louis Vuitton Cup, which determines the challenger and will take place July 13 to Sept. 1, 2013. Wow. That’s a lot of sailing.
America’s Cup Made a Top Priority
Although the America’s Cup is nearly two years away, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has created a committee of city officials to help coordinate the city’s efforts, as San Francisco is set to host the race in 2013.
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