Countdown To America’s Cup Racing In France
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Toulon is one week away and excitement levels about the America’s Cup’s first ever visit to Toulon are increasing.
Franck Cammas, Skipper of Groupama Team France and the man carrying the hopes of the French nation on home waters, describes the conditions in Toulon as, “often crazy. You can have good winds with calm seas, or a light breeze with a big swell. Basically you never know what to expect!”
All six teams have a chance to win, both individual races and the overall regatta honors, and with just one point separating the top two teams [and 10 points the margin between first and third] in the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series after seven events in 2015 and 2016, the level of competition is clear.
Artemis Racing’s Iain Percy is excited about racing in front of “an informed crowd. They understand about the sea and about sailing in France so we will have knowledgeable, passionate fans watching what will be a very good weekend.”
Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series leaders Land Rover BAR are prepared for what Skipper Sir Ben Ainslie calls “a different venue and conditions as we really get towards the end of this World Series now.”
There is all to play for at the top and the bottom of the table and after securing victory in Portsmouth by just one point, the heat is on Sir Ben’s crew to repeat their success in the UK on French waters and try to extend their overall lead before the next event in Fukuoka, Japan.
- Photo credit: Ian Roman/ Team Origin
Team Artemis.. Still routing for you!!!