The americas cup Spectator Tickets / 10 - 17 Mar 2021

7 finals DAYS / spectator event / limited spots AVAILABLE

The Americas Cup is set to start on the 10th March 2021 in Auckland and we will see the Americas Cup Challenger (winner of The Prada Cup), line up against the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, to see who will reign supreme in these exciting new 75-foot, foiling monohulls, capable of 50+ knots in boat speed.

Purchase your spectator tickets and join our team onboard the 72-foot yacht Silver Fern for a race day on the water, to watch the Challenger and Defender battling it out in this best of 13 races spread over 7 days, for the right to hold the Americas Cup aloft. This is the 36th edition of the Americas Cup, the worlds oldest sporting trophy and this time it’s set to start in Auckland - the city of sails. Coverage includes live audio commentary and video stream to 2 large screens onboard.

Note: This website is not licensed by, endorsed by, approved by, or related in any way with the Prada Cup or Americas Cup 2021 or their websites. To visit the official America’s Cup 2021 website, see the link below.

For more information contact David Hows on david@oceansailingpodcast.com.au / +64 21 515 058 (Note: David not available by phone during race days).

Americas cup match Race day tickets AUD $495 per person:

Tue 16th mar: AC Final Races 11 & 12

Wed 17th mar: AC Final Race 13

Note: If one team has a significant lead, not all race days may be required. If the Match is not completed prior to 17 March, then racing will continue every day until completion.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA

• The Defenders and Challengers for The Americas Cup over the past 169 years.

• The Americas Cup official website.

• The Emirates Team New Zealand official website.

Itinery

We will depart the Viaduct marina berth around 10am and head out on the water to an island bay where we will anchor for morning tea, lunch and a swim (if weather is suitable). After lunch we will sail to a course-side location where we will anchor on the race course boundary and set up the 40 inch TV and live stream racing feed, ready to watch the racing when it commences.

There are two races planned on each of the first six finals race days and one on the seventh. In cases where racing is abandoned / postponed due to conditions being unsuitable or if there is no racing on the day you have booked because the series has already been completed, we will spend the day on the water, taking in the sights and racing action and then sail back to the dock late afternoon at the completion of the days racing around 6:30 - 7:00pm, where you can continue the party atmosphere ashore in the vibrant Americas Cup Village and surrounding waterfront viaduct harbour, packed with bars and restaurants.

If racing is cancelled or post-phoned on the day at any time after departing the dock, your booking is non-refundable. Silver Fern is committed to spending the day on the water and we will amend the itinerary to include an island stop, the opportunity to swim, go ashore, relax and enjoy the harbour.

If one or both races; on the race day you are scheduled to watch the racing, are abandoned (after departing the dock on the relevant day) and moved a later day, then you will have the first opportunity to join us again on the new date at 50% discount off the normal cost and you will have first priority for booking the replacement day.

There is no better time to be on the Auckland waterfront than when the Americas Cup, Volvo Ocean Race or Rugby World Cup is in town. The entire country comes to life and gets behind the New Zealand Team and they welcome visitors from all nations with open arms and open hearts.

Inclusions

Your spectator package includes; your Silver Fern America’s Cup crew shirt, buffet lunch onboard, snacks, cheese platter, fruit and dinner along with non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks. There are bathrooms onboard and you may have the opportunity to swim so feel free to bring your swimming costume and a towel.

Dress for protection from the sun including sun hats, sunglasses and sun cream. The weather is changeable so a warm top or wind jacket is recommended.

Exclusions

Your crew package excludes; alcoholic drinks (we are not licensed to serve or sell alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own).

If you are flying in especially for this event and departing later on the same day, it’s always recommended that you book flights with time flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules or we are late returning to the dock. Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore: AirBNB, Booking.com & Wotif.

COMFORT, SPACE, STABILITY AND STYLE - ON THE 72 FOOT SUPERYACHT ‘SILVER FERN’

Join us on the ultimate Team NZ New Zealand supporters yacht: ‘Silver Fern’. This iconic yacht has ample space inside and out and you can relax and enjoy the racing on a 30 ton yacht, that’s comfortable at anchor, even in a busy harbour.

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