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America's Cup Uncovered- Episode 13 - Bertrand on the new race format

by ACM on 26 Oct 2011
John Bertrand checks out an AC45 during the test event in Auckland ACEA - Photo Gilles Martin-Raget http://photo.americascup.com/

America's Cup Uncovered is a weekly magazine video program is designed to show America's Cup fans the people, places and stories that are the backbone of the America's Cup.

Featuring behind-the-scenes sneak-peeks, athlete profiles and up-close action on and off the water, America's Cup Uncovered will take an in-depth look at the 34th America's Cup edition over the next two years, offering an exclusive window into one of the most prestigious events in sport.

San Francisco Bay celebrates Fleet Week, United States Coast Guard chats with us about waterway traffic control and the transformation of San Francisco Bay into a perfect sailing stadium for spectators during AC World Series in 2012, Louis Vuitton Cup and AC Finals in 2013. America's Cup legend John Bertrand shares his opinion on the new race format with Regatta Director Iain Murray and ORACLE Racing's James Spithill. The America's Cup trophy is the oldest trophy in sport. Ever wonder who made the trophy? Meet trophy maker: Garrard in London; but not before AC commentator Annie Gardner shows us around her hometown San Diego: beach, burgers and boats!

Here is Episode 13, we'll carry the latest edition each week on Sail-World. Sail-World's full America's Cup and World Series coverage can be accessed by http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/index.cfm?seid=362!clicking_here

At the time of publication this video was not blocked in New Zealand by America's Cup Events Authority

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