Part 1 of our 2 part preview as published in YW

With just over a week to go until the action is due to kick off for the 33rd America’s Cup, the tension is mounting in Valencia. In the January issue of Yachting World we published the first of a two part preview to the Cup. Here you can download a pdf of part 1 where we take a close look at these two incredible monster multihulls.

CLICK HERE -AC33 PREVIEW – THE BOATS

YW VIDEO CLIPS
See BMW Oracle hit 25 knots in 6-8 knots of wind

Take a video tour around Alinghi

Russell Coutts gives a guided tour of the giant wing

OFFICIAL SITE
Official 33rd America’s Cup Site

AERIAL VIEW OF THE HARBOUR
Aerial view of Darsena and commercial harbours

HOW TO GET TO AMERICA’S CUP VENUE

To Valencia by Air:

The easiest way is to fly to Valencia and then take a taxi. Approx cost of taxi to harbour, €20

Seewww.valenciaport.com for more information.

Unfortunately, at this time of year there are fewer direct flights to Valencia than during the summer season. Therefore an alternative route is to fly to Alicante and either take the train or hire a car. Driving takes approx 2 hours and car rental is cheap.

To harbour from Valencia train station:

A taxi from the train station is about a 20-minute ride.

By car:

Heading to Valencia on the A7 toll motorway, connect to the V-15 or V-30 to the port, which is signposted.