Evans Finishes 5th In America’s Cup E-Series
Bermudian sailor Rockal Evans finished 5th in the America’s Cup E-Series Grand Final in Barcelona.
The organisation said, “The America’s Cup has concluded its first-ever esports season, the America’s Cup e-Series, with a thrilling Grand Final event in Barcelona that saw eSailingCentral emerge victorious, claiming the coveted e-Series trophy and the €25,000 grand prize. The championship, a groundbreaking initiative to bring the excitement of sailing to a global audience through the virtual world, culminated in a spectacular showdown witnessed by an energised crowd at the America’s Cup Race Village and thousands of online viewers.
“The Grand Final marked the culmination of weeks of intense virtual racing, showcasing the skill and strategy required to master AC Sailing, the ultra-realistic PC simulation game developed by Emirates Team New Zealand. Since the launch of the official game in April, the e-Series has captivated a global community of sailing enthusiasts and gamers alike.”
“The America’s Cup e-Series is the first-ever esports league by the America’s Cup, powered by the hyper-realistic AC Sailing PC game. This groundbreaking competition merges the virtual and physical worlds of sailing, offering a unique opportunity for gamers and sailing enthusiasts alike to experience the thrill of America’s Cup racing.”
