America’s Cup World Series 2012 Preview
Friday, June 22, 2012
They were practicing offshore this week and are getting ready for Prime Time. The America's Cup World Series Final in Newport kicks off today. Photo: ACWC.
Whether you are a sailing fan or not, there are all kinds of ways to partake in the fun. Here's a guide to all the public events.
Tips for visitors: Remember to bring your own blanket or low-backed chair. Coolers, alcohol, pets and umbrellas are not allowed at the America's Cup Village at Fort Adams.
NON-RACE DAYS: 6/23-6/27
In addition to the events highlighted below, don't miss the following ongoing exhibits.
- Food courts & entertainment in the America's Cup Village
- Exploration Zone showcasing ocean exploration, marine trades, education and recreational boating
- The Moët & Chandon Champagne Tent.
- Official ACWS Merchandise Tent featuring caps, t-shirts, fleece, thermal jackets, novelty items.
- Louis Vuitton Exhibit
- Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tent.
- Fort Adams historic tours (purchase tickets at the Fort Adams Visitors Center and the Newport Gateway Visitor’s Center)
Get your bearings for a week's worth of events and exhibits.
PRE-RACE EVENTS
Friday, June 22
6:00 – 10:00 pm: ACWS Newport Downtown Kick-Off
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Navy Band, Queen Anne’s Square
7:30 – 8:15 pm: Live Improv by Bit Players, International Yacht Restoration School
8:45 – 10:00 pm: America’s Cup Film, Queen Anne’s Square
Saturday, June 23
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
AC45 Team Training Exploration Zone Ribbon-Cutting
Sail Newport Youth Regatta -- racing between Rose Island and Goat Island
5:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
Sunday, June 24
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
AC45 Team Training Exploration Zone open
Sail Newport Youth Regatta -- racing between Rose Island and Goat Island
5:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
Monday, June 25
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
AC45 Team Training Exploration Zone open
Sail Newport Youth Regatta -- racing between Rose Island and Goat Island
5:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
Tuesday, June 26
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone open
Sail Newport Youth Regatta Opening Press Conference
2:00pm: AC45 Practice Racing
5:00pm America’s Cup Village closes
Wednesday, June 27
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone open
2:00pm: Official ACWS Practice Racing
4:30 – 8:00pm: ACWS Newport Opening Ceremony
4:30 – 6:00pm: Music: The Ravers
6:00 – 6:45pm: Welcome from the Governor; Intro America’s Cup teams
6:45 – 7:45pm: Music: The Ravers
8:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
RACE DAYS: 6/28-7/1
Thursday, June 28
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone open
12 noon – 4:00pm: Race Day – Fleet & Match Racing
7:00pm America’s Cup Village closes
Friday, June 29/Healthy Oceans Day
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone open
2:30 – 4:30pm: Race Day – Match & Fleet Racing
7:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
Saturday, June 30
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11:00am: America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone opens
2:00 – 4:30pm: Race Day – Speed Trials & Fleet Racing
7:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes
8:00 – 11:00pm America’s Cup Party (by invitation only)
Sunday, July 1
10:00am – 12noon: Sail Newport Fidelity Investments Family Sailing Festival
11.00am: America’s Cup Village opens
Exploration Zone opens
2:30 – 4:00pm: Race Day – Match & Fleet Racing Finals (Live NBC coverage)
6:00pm (approx): Prizegiving in America’s Cup Village
• ACWS Newport Match Racing Champions
• ACWS Newport Fleet Racing Champions
• ACWS Season One Prizegiving
7:00pm: America’s Cup Village closes.
Getting there and being there
Parking: Parking will be $10 from Saturday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 27. From Thursday, June 28, to Monday, July 1, parking will be $20.
Arriving by car: Newport police will direct traffic to remote parking lots, once off the bridge and into city designated parking locations. Lots will be $20. Shuttle services will be available from remote lots during official race days (June 28 to July 1) only. Shuttles will drop passengers off in downtown Newport near water shuttle service sites. There will be no land shuttle to Fort Adams.
Arriving by water: Water shuttle service will be available from Perotti Park Ferry/Harbor Shuttle Docks and Oldport Marina at Bowen's Wharf and will be $10 round trip. Conanicut Marine in Jamestown will also offer a shuttle service for $18 roundtrip.
Admission: Admission to the Village will be free from June 23 to 27. Admission will be $10 from June 28-July 31. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Newport Gateway Visitor's Center, or at the gate. Children under 12 are free.
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Comments:
Geoff Carney
12:56am on Saturday, June 23, 2012
Come on do some journalistic justice here. The whole point of this AC World Series is to have the races where they can be seen from shore. Don't say the teams were practicing offshore when they clearly weren't. Your photo shows Eisenhower House in the background. Also for whatever reason Team China backed out. With not even a little research you should have been able to sort that out. I spend seven days a week working on the bay and Newport and the rest of RI needs every tourism dollar we can get. Get the facts right then publish stuff. Don't be as bad as the Journal.