Quest for the America's Cup Sailing Finals in San Francisco Bay
Four teams from around the world compete for the oldest international trophy in sailing as the 34th America's Cup Finals run September 7 to 21 between Oracle Team USA, the current holder, and an international challenger. Teams from Italy, Sweden and New Zealand earned spots after July and August races.
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Rookie Cookie's Couscous Salad Recipe
A readable recipe fragment describes mixing couscous with olive oil honey and cumin, then tossing with nectarine spinach bell pepper and dressing. It yields 6 to 8 servings and includes steps to whisk the dressing and combine ingredients.
America's Cup races near city debut
This year marks the first time the America's Cup is held close to a city. Spectators can view from shore or on their own boats. The course spans 6 to 10 nautical miles. The first team to win nine of 17 finals races takes the trophy.
Learn Some Sailing Language, Mate
A quick glossary of sailing terms used in America s Cup boats. Hull bow stern port starboard helm tack mast wing jib foils foiling nautical mile and knot defined for navigation and operation at sea.
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America's Cup AC72 Catamarans Define Fast Racing Craft
The AC72 is a catamaran with two parallel hulls and a platform between them. It uses hydrofoils that lift the hulls and let the boat slice through wind and waves, sometimes exceeding wind speed.
Do you have any trophies
The America's Cup has been awarded 33 times in 162 years, making it older than any other trophy in international competition. The article lists other famous trophies and the year they were first awarded, noting the varying ages of these enduring awards.
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Youth Sailing Initiative Aims Attracting Young Racers
Tim Jeffery of the America's Cup Event Authority promotes the 2013 races as faster and more thrilling to engage youth. He encourages beginners to sail and notes opportunities beyond boat ownership. The Start Sailing Initiative by America's Cup and U.S. Sailing targets boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.
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