Held between April to July, 2007 - America’s Cup, Valencia was staged at Port America's Cup amidst huge fanfare and excitement.
The America's Cup Valencia was the 32nd edition of the prestigious boating championships. Held between 25th April and 3rd July, 2007, the regatta was won by the team – Alinghi.
Teams in Tussle
The 2007 America's Cup in Valencia saw Alinghi as the defender and Emirates Team New Zealand as the challenger. The most valued championship in the world of sailing sports was participated by other teams like:
- BMW Oracle Racing
- Plus 39 Challenge
- Victory Challenge
- Luna Rossa Challenge
- United Internet Team
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- China Team
- Areva Challenge
- Mascalzone Latino – Capatalia Team
- Desafio Espanol
- Team Shosholoza
The Wonderful Venue
The venue of the America's Cup at Valencia was in the city's Port America's Cup. A part of the port of Valencia, Port America's Cup was built to house the 12 teams participating in the America's Cup. Some parts of the state of art marina complex were designed by American architect David Chipperfield. The magnificent place has become an important landmark in Valencia.
The Final Races
The program of 2007 America's Cup had eight races between the defender and challenger. The first race was held on 23 June, followed by one on the 24th, and then 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th , 1st of July and finally the championship culminated on the 3rd of July.
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