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After two weeks of exciting and
thrilling racing action in Sicily, the America's
Cup scene has noticeably calmed down and teams are
entering now a long period of preparation until
the next Louis Vuitton Acts that will take place
in Valencia next May.
Most of the teams are now enjoying much-deserved
vacations while the yachts that took part in the
regattas are on their way to Valencia, where they
will settle for the next two years.
Taking advantage of a public holiday in Spain, Valencia
Sailing took a tour of Port America's Cup on Wednesday
in order to report on the situation at the definite
home of the teams for the rest of the 32nd America's
Cup.
As one can judge from the photos, all construction
work is advancing at a rapid pace and it seems reasonable
to assume that Louis Vuitton Act 10 will be even
more exciting than the previous ones.
The new canal is at a very advanced stage, the new
Foredeck Club is now visible (at least its foundations),
the once-derelict port area is being cleaned up
to make way for the enormous America's Cup Park
which will give thousands of visitors the chance
to enjoy the most prestigious sailing event.
Most teams will be able to enjoy their permanent
bases within a couple of months. Victory Challenge
and United Internet Team Germany have the space
of their future bases ready, while the only mystery
so far seems to be the location of the Chinese base
as its space is currently occupied by the new fishermen
building and their boats.
The next big event in Port America's Cup is in three
days, when Alinghi will officially inaugurate its
new base. It will be the biggest America's Cup team
base ever built and the Swiss promise a spectacular
"fiesta".
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